Course Description:Introduction To Public Speaking (FastTrax) About this course: Welcome to Introduction to Public Speaking. This course is based on a series of lectures. Therefore, the main thrust of the course will be reading the lectures. However, supplementary information has been added to expand the information in the videos and to provide a thorough perspective on several important, practical, and effective concepts in public speaking. This three-lesson course was designed to introduce you to the concepts of public speaking according to a psychological outline. Theological Seminary training is widely regarded as a tool to become an expert in the area of preaching. .  ead through the Course Syllabus. It contains important information about this course.
 This course is a FastTrax course, and is available in our CEU Certificate Programs.
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| Course Syllabus Introduction To Public Speaking - FastTrax Welcome Welcome to Introduction to Public Speaking. This course is based on a series of video lectures given by Dr. Haddon W. Robinson. Therefore, the main thrust of the course will be watching the lectures. However, supplementary information has been added to expand the information videos and to provide a thorough perspective on several important, practical, and effective concepts in public speaking.
This course is a FastTrax course, which covers the essentials of the subject matter in shorter segments of approximately 25 minutes or less. There is no final exam, bit qualifies for our Continuing Education (CEU) credits. This three-lesson course was designed to introduce you to the concepts of public speaking according to a psychological outline. This course is a FastTrax course, which covers the essentials of the subject matter in shorter segments of approximately 25 minutes or less. There is no final exam, and FastTrax courses does qualify for our Continuing Education (CEU) credits. Self-Paced Learning You will be able to take this course at your own pace. There is no time limit in which you must complete the entire course. After completing this course, the student should be able to: - Provide a clear framework for planning and organizing an oral presentation
- Understand the relationship between communication and the Christian faith
- Critique and analyze the effectiveness of a speech
Grading There will be no formal assessment of course requirements, such as lesson activities, discussion questions, final speeches. or a final exam. However, you are encouraged to complete these exercises on your own to receive the greatest benefit from the course. Course Requirements - Watch all three videos on the subject matter.
- Perform several practical assignments that reinforce communication theory
- Be involved in learning about public speaking with learners worldwide through online discussion questions
- Deliver a speech that incorporates theory learned in this course
Journaling Use a loose-leaf binder or a spiral notebook to record any additional insights you gain as you study. This will enable you to review your thoughts at a later time during the course, as well as any time in the future. Robinson, Haddon W., Biblical Preaching: the Development and Delivery of Expository Messages, 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker House Company, 2001.
Robinson Haddon W., Biblical Sermons: How Twelve Preachers Apply the Principles of Biblical Preaching. Grand Rapids: Baker House Company, 2000. FastTrax Course - No Continuing Education Credit Available This course does not have a final exam. There is Continuing Education credit available for this course. |
1. Introduction To Public Speaking:
Do You Have Something Important to Say?
When you complete this lesson you should be able to:
- Have something important to say to your listeners.
- Arrange the material so listeners will receive it.
- Understand the theory behind speaking as listeners like it.
- Understand the steps to prepare a speech that listeners like Steps 1 and
Introduction To Public Speaking:
Do You Have Something Important to Say?
| Lesson One
Introduction To Public Speaking:
Do You Have Something Important to Say? Discussion Question:
What is the most effective speech you can remember? Did the content change your behavior? Why do you think the speaker had such a lasting affect on you?
(Lesson 01 Discussion Question 01)
Once you have posted your response in the discussion forum, you will have completed Lesson 01. |
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2. Introduction To Public Speaking:
What Are You Talking About? When you complete this lesson you should be able to: - Arrange the material so listeners will receive it.
- Understand the theory behind speaking as listeners like it.
- Understand the steps to prepare a speech that listeners like Steps 3 and 4.
| Lesson Two
Introduction To Public Speaking:
What Are You Talking About? 2.3 Course Discussion Read the following question(s). To answer, click on the corresponding discussion topic below. Read the question again and share your thoughts with others. Then take the time to read other students' postings. Discussion Question:
Describe the four purposes of an outline and your experience with outlining. Have you found it helpful in developing your ideas or has it been more of a hindrance?
(Lesson 02 Discussion Question 01)
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3. Introduction To Public Speaking:
What Difference Does It Make?
When you complete this lesson you should be able to:
- Arrange the material so listeners will receive it.
- Understand the theory behind speaking as listeners like it.
- Understand the steps to prepare a speech that listeners like Step 5.
| Lesson Three
Introduction To Public Speaking:
What Difference Does It Make? 3.3 Course Discussion Read the following question(s). To answer, click on the corresponding discussion topic below. Read the question again and share your thoughts with others. Then take the time to read other students' postings. Discussion Question:
According to Dr. Robinson in the video, what are the five steps in preparing a speech that listeners like? Overall, do you think your speaking skills improved after taking this course?
(Lesson 03 Discussion Question 01)
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