book on public speaking

PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS...book to have total 250 pages...completion to be by 10 days maximum...should be useful for students for indian version preferably with lot of incidents of indian version/suggested work books/sheets/pictures with cartoon verstions INTRODUCTION: This course attempts to offer a comprehensive understanding of and practical exposure to Public Speaking in English. Oral communication skills (both formal and informal) are indispensable to success in professional and social life. Therefore, training in public speaking plays a vital role in moulding the student into a successful professional. OBJECTIVES: 1. To acquaint students with eminent speakers and with the relevance of public speaking in contemporary careers and social life. 2. To enable students to develop, employ and experiment with public speaking skills and thus emerge as successful communicators. LEARNING OUTCOMES: The students should be able to 1) Grasp the basic public speaking skills across different situations. 2) Apply these skills confidently in new situations. 3) Deliver original (prepared as well as extempore) speeches for various occasions . CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT: Practical Oral and Speaking Exercises based on each unit. UNIT – I AN INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING: Basics of oral communication in public life – Informal and formal situations: conversations, meetings, telephoning – Role of listening and body language – Audios/Videos on Public Speaking - Preliminary Practical Exercises. UNIT- II FORMAL / INFORMAL SPEECHES – I: Topic Selection – Audience Analysis – Preparation and Structuring of a Speech: Steps and Approaches. 2. FORMAL / INFORMAL SPEECHES – II: Delivering the Speech – Various styles of delivery - Personal Aspects: Voice Quality, Body Language. 3. FORMAL / INFORMAL SPEECHES – III: Personal Grooming and Etiquette – Use of audio-visual aids and graphics, Use of PowerPoint. UNIT –III PUBLIC SPEAKING TOOLS: Researching on and Gathering Knowledge about the Topic - Importance of Vocabulary and Language Skills – Adapting Matter and Style to various occasions – Practical Exercises on Speaking Extempore or Prepared on various topics and occasions. UNIT – IV PUBLIC SPEAKING AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY: Tips for Individual and Team Presentations, Oral Reports, Virtual Presentations. UNIT –V A WORKSHOP ON PUBLIC SPEAKING: Begin with authenticity – awareness of body and voice – audience empathy – freshness in content – developing fearlessness – end with authenticity. Practical Examination based on workshop training.