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English 130: Communication Techniques and Speech
American Business School Paris
Paris, France
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English
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100
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English
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3
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45
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English 101 (Academic Methodology) and English 110 (Critical Reading and Writing) or equivalents
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This is a highly participative course helping students to assess and improve their own communication competencies. Students will explore different techniques for public speaking and presentation in a variety of situations.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY:
The course will draw on role-playing, debates, speeches, presentations, aural and video analysis, mime and drama, and listening techniques in order for students to gain an insight into the diversity, depth, and sophistication required in effective communication and public speaking. Students will get plenty of opportunities to apply and acquire confidence with the skills and techniques by working individually and in teams. The class draws on the the student's involvement and participation, as the learning process is cumulative. Therefore, 100% class attendance is mandatory.
Will be covered in class:
- Introducing oneself, giving instructions, teaching a skill
- Coaching and giving feedback
- Developing a toolkit for communication
- Voice production, intonation, and communicating emotions
- Working with the body
- Delivering speeches; presenting a class paper
- Chairing a meeting; debating
- Listening and mirroring
TEXT:
Public Speaking by Osborn & Osborn, Houghton-Mifflin, 7th edition
EVALUATION:
The final grade will be based on class involvement and participation (40%), individual speech and presentation (20%), a team debate (20%), and a group presentation (20%).
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