UPLASASE-LAS2059-SEM1-AE-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

LAS2059 - The Art of Public Speaking

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

Semester 1

4 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-Time Evening

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This micro-credential is offered as part of the programme for the Liberal Arts and Sciences and will only be offered subject to a minimum number of applications received. More information can be found on the PLAS website.

This practical study-unit provides students with tools to develop and manage public speaking presentations within a diversity of contexts. In the first part of the study-unit, students will practice specialized techniques in public speaking, including articulation, projection, posture, breathing, stage presence and audience engagement. The study-unit will also offer techniques for content development and how to cater this depending on each context and its particular purpose.

In the second part, these techniques will be adapted to different contexts of public speaking, including academic presentations, online conferences, radio interviews and tv appearances. Throughout the process, students will be directed to reflect critically on their practice, verbally and in writing.

Main Reading List

Anderson, C. J (2016) TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking. London: Headline. (not available at UoM library)
Lucas, S.E (2009) (10th ed.) The Art of Public Speaking. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Sprague, J., Stuart, D. and Bodary, D. (2016) (11th ed.) The Speaker's Handbook. Gengage Learning.

Supplementary Reading List

Albuquerque, U.P. (2014) Speaking in Public about Science: a quick guide for the preparation of good lectures, seminars, and scientific presentations. New York: Springer.
Beebe, S. and Beebe, S. (2000) (4th ed.) Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach. USA: Allyn and Bacon.
Duck, S. and McMahan, D. T. (2015) Communication in Everyday Life: the basic course edition with public speaking. CA: Sage.
Grice, G.L. and Skinner, J.F. (2001) (4th ed.) Mastering Public Speaking. Massachusetts: Allyn and Bacon.
Kelly, S.F. and Kelly, R. J. (2002) Speaking Naturally: your guide to confident successful public speaking. Wellness Institute.
McCarthy, P. and Hatcher, C. (2002) Presentation Skills: the essential guide for students. CA: Sage.
Reimold, C. and Reimold P.M. (2003) The Short Road to Great Presentations: how to reach any audience through focussed preparation, inspired delivery, and smart use of technology. New Jersey: Wiley.

Study-unit Aims

The study-units aims to:

Enable students to engage with public speaking techniques;
Equip students with the tools to develop and manage presentation material within a diversity of contexts;
Present students with advanced thinking skills about different ways of constructing public presentations;
Gain specialist knowledge in the stylistic context of public speaking;
Make dynamic links between theory and practice

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:

Develop a practical understanding of the presentation skills required by the public speaker (including how performance energy, focus, engagement, concentration, and projection can be enhanced through training);
Learn and apply a variety of content creation approaches;
Apply and develop content to a diversity of contexts (academic presentations, online, radio, tv);
Recognise the wider ethical and cultural dimensions of the art of public speaking.

Learning Outcomes: Skills

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:

Undertake autonomous and independent working practices, exercising initiative and personal responsibility;
Work in groups on a creative or practical project;
Reflect and develop creative and personal skills through writing and practical work;
Identify ethical issues in public speaking.

Non EU Applicants:

EUR180

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