Prof. Stephen E. Lucas

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Welcome Prof. Stephen E. Lucas to School of
Foreign Languages Renmin University of China

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Prof. Stephen E. Lucas

• Professor of Communication Arts at the
  University of Wisconsin
• a worlds leading scholar on the American public
  address
• Portents of Rebellion Rhetoric and Revolution
  in Philadelphia (nominated for a Pulitzer
  Prize)
• Words of a Century The Top 100 American
  Speeches, 1900-1999 (Oxford University
  Press)
• a commentator for the CCTV Cup English Speaking
  Competition
• a judge at the China Daily-21st Century Cup
  National English Speaking Competition
• lecturing at numerous Chinese universities
• a featured guest on both China Radio
  International and CCTVs Dialogue

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Prof. Stephen E. Lucas
The Art of Public Speaking (Ninth Edition)
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Developing Students Communication Skills
through Public Speaking
Stephen E. Lucas University of Wisconsin
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CONTENTS

• The Importance of Public Speaking in an Age of
  Globalization
• Public speaking and English technical competence
• Public speaking and English as a working language
• Public speaking and the art of communication
  skills

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The Importance of Public Speaking in an Age of
Globalization
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Technical Competence in Oral English

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Syntax
• Usage
• Pronunciation
• Accent

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Public Speaking

• More than technical proficiency
• Act of communication
• Strategic
• Use of English as a working language

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Rhetoric

• Art of effective communication between a speaker
  and audience
• Developed in ancient Greece
• Aristotles Rhetoric
• Studied for 2,500 years

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Value of Communication Skills Used in Public
Speaking

• Public Speeches
• Small-Group Communication
• One-on-One Communication

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ContentStructure LanguageDelivery
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ContentMain PointsSupporting Materials
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StructureIntroductionBodyConclusion
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LanguageClearAccurateVivid
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Delivery
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Speakers Voice Rate (Speed)VolumeVocal
Variety
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Bodily ActionPersonal AppearanceGestures Eye
Contact
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Visual Aids

• Enhance speakers ideas
• Prepare carefully clear and professional
• Present effectively integrate with speakers
  presentation

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Creativity
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Listening

• Listening for comprehension
• Listening for assessment

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THANK YOU!