Asian American Studies 151 Fundamentals of Public Speaking CSUN -2013 Fall Semester Prerequisite: EPT score of 151 or better‚ or EPT and a grade of “credit” in AAS 097 and/or 098 (or equivalent) if appropriate. COURSE NOTES This course fulfills section A.4‚ General Education requirements. Instructor: Derek A. Tang Telephone: (818)434-0397 Email: derekatang@gmail.com Skype: derekatang Office: Jerome Richfield (JR) 340 Office Phone: 818-677-4966 (messages) AAS Administration
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Perception in public speaking can mean the difference between a standing ovation or being booed off the stage. How you come across to someone‚ or how someone perceives you‚ is an important part of the feedback loop in the communication process. Your perceptions shape the way you interpret or decode a speaker’s message. Then you form a reaction‚ whether it is verbal or nonverbal in nature. Whether you cheer words of encouragement‚ agreeing with the speaker‚ or whether you cross your arms and shake
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COPING WITH PUBLIC SPEAKING ANXIETY Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the teaching of affective strategies helps students’ reduce their public speaking anxiety. We used the questionnaire Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA) developed by McCroskey (1970; 1992) in order to determine the level of anxiety that a student experiences while holding a speech. At the beginning of the semester‚ the students were asked to fill out the questionnaire by approximating
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Fear of Public Speaking Hardwired Speech Anxiety Worse for Some‚ but Most Can Overcome It By Daniel J. DeNoon WebMD Health News Reviewed by Amal Chakraburtty‚ MD April 20‚ 2006 -- Fear of public speaking strikes some people harder -- and differently -- than others‚ according to a new study. The study shows that those who suffer most over speaking in public get more anxious -- not less anxious -- as their presentation gets under way. And when it’s over‚ instead of feeling relief‚ they feel even
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Public Speaking There are natural oral speech disorders such as sluttering‚ cluttering‚ articulation disorders‚ and aplaxia. Sluttering is a problem that interferes with fluent speech. When someone repeats the first part of a word or stays a long time on a single sound it is because they are slutter. A person who stutters has trouble getting out what they want to say‚ and a person who clutters says what they are thinking‚ but it becomes disorganized while actually speaking. Apraxia is thought
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Book Report In the book‚ “How to Develop-Self Confidence & Influence People by Public Speaking” The main takeaway from this book is that Dale Carnegie shows how improving public speaking and improving self-confidence are a function of preparation‚ education‚ determination and practice. There is no short cut to a better you - rather a long path of self-improvement. He shows you how to develop poise‚ improve your memory‚ begin and end a talk‚ Interest and charm your audience‚ improve your diction
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Public Speaking can be defined as the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured‚ deliberate manner intended to inform‚ influence‚ or entertain the listeners or a way of making your own ideas public by sharing them with other people and of influencing other people. Public speaking is a skill that is very important for student‚ college and career. However‚ some people may find it difficult due to their lack of experience in speaking or afraid been laughed by public. Public speaking
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Public speaking can be a nerve-wracking‚ complex process. However‚ one important aspect should never be forgotten: good speakers are made‚ not born. Even the most polished public speakers today‚ whether politicians‚ motivational speakers‚ spokespersons‚ etc.‚ had to learn and apply the basics of public speaking. Mastering public speaking builds confidence and creates a sense of satisfaction. In a way‚ the ability to be a good speaker allows you a greater sense of personal control. Participation
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A.J. Claudio V. Devincenzi English 10 May 6‚ 2010 Public Speaking Statement: Public speaking can be challenging when people are struggling to get their speech together. When on-stage speaking in front of a group of people may not seem so bad‚ unless you are unprepared to speak then it may become extremely nerve racking. Delivering a speech is easier for some than for others; however‚ it may be difficult for anyone who is ill prepared. Some ways you can be unprepared is by not spending
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| Public speaking has been taught and studied for thousands of years. | | | | | A) | True | | | | | | B) | False | | | | Feedback: Public speaking has been taught and studied around the world for thousands of years. | | | | 2 | CORRECT | | Because people have different frames of reference‚ a public speaker must take care to adapt her or his message to the particular audience being addressed. | | | | | A) | True | | | | | | B) | False |
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