A.+An+Overview+of+Public+Speaking

WHY PUBLIC SPEAKING?
That's a favorite question among my students : "Why do I have to put myself through the self-inflicted torture of speaking in public? I'll just keep my thoughts to myself, thank you."

But imagine how much you are losing out if you do not participate in class discussions, for instance. Or if at an interview, your anxiety level is so high that you become tongue-tied. These are just two instances where skills in public speaking could be applied so that you can become a more effective communicator.

Let us now start with an overview of public speaking - some historical developments, and how public speaking is going to help you in the academia and at the workplace.

Listen to the following lecture:- media type="file" key="Introduction to Public Speaking.mp3" width="240" height="20"

In public speaking, it is crucial that the speaker observes a code of ethics. Please listen to the following recording on Ethics in Public Speaking:- media type="file" key="Ethics in Public Speaking.mp3" width="240" height="20"