English ΙV: Public speaking (Με-Ω) (ΞΓ0104)
On Wednesday, 28/5 we are going to have a lesson on revising and preparing for the final exam. Those who are planning to take the final exam are strongly advised to attend.
Final exam structure
- Questions on the content and speech techniques of a speech extract (True/false &/ answer in your own words &/ multiple choice)
- Questions on the theory of public speaking & the core ideas of speeches taught (True/false &/ answer in your own words &/ multiple choice)
- Vocabulary exercise (match words with definitions)
- Vocabulary – derivatives (write the derivatives of the words given)
Material to study for the final exam
Speeches taught
“The next Outbreak? We’re not ready” by Bill Gates (eclass)
“The rise of humans” by Yuval Noah Harrari (eclass)
“The global power shift” by Paddy Ashdown (book)
“Who controls the world” by Glattfelder (book)
“The economics of enough” by Dan O’Neil (eclass)
“The way we work is broken” by Barry Sshwartz
“A tale of two political systems” by Eric Lee (book)
“Why democracy matters” by Rory Steward (book)
“Learning from the Barefoot movement” by Bunker Roy (book)
“Learning revolution” by Sir Ken Robinson (book)
“What makes us work hard” by Dan Ariely (eclass)
“The birth of Wikipedia” (book)
“How technology can help fight extremism and online harassment” By Yasmin Green (eclass)
Public speaking theory
Principles of public speaking (unit 1A, B, C)
Preparing a speech: topic, rationale (unit 2A, D)
Composing the speech: introduction, conclusion, appropriate oral style (unit 3D, E, F)
Presenting the speech: presentational aids, voice characteristics, body lang, PPT (unit 4A, B)
Speech apprehension: causes & ways of dealing with it & effective listening (unit 5A, B)
