Lesson 1 Communication Process

Lesson 2 Listening

Lesson 3 Verbal Communication

Lesson 4 Non-verbal Communication

Lesson 5 Dyadic Communication

Lesson 6 Small Group Communication

Lesson 7 Public Communication

Objective: To present an originally written speech

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION is speaking before a large number of people or an audience.

Of course, not all of us will become orators, politicians, actors, priests, or others who
make their living by speaking. Yet some of us and all of us will get along better in the
world if we can stand up and speak convincingly for ourselves.

Speech Forms
1. Informative. Its basic purpose is to promote understanding of an idea. This is usually
given in the classroom, at a seminar or convention, at a business meeting, at a rally,
and others
2. Lecture-Forum. This type is handled by one lecturer on a topic he knows fully well.
The speaker must be able to motivate the audience and maintain close attention. It is
involved with a simple question-and-answer period with the audience.
3. Symposium. It is a presentation by two to five members, each of whom delivers short
uninterrupted speeches on current and related topics on different phases of the same
topic.
To conduct a symposium, follow the following important rules:
1.Speak on current related topics on different phases of the same topic.
2.Present your ideas in an organized way
3.Be supportive of the proceedings
4.Observe proper sequencing of presentations within the time limit both individually
and collectively
5.The chairman introduces each speaker, announces his particular subject, and at the
end of the final speech summarizes the entire scope of the discussion

Speech Styles
1.Impromptu is speaking on the spur of the moment, without prior preparation for the
speech.
2.Memorized is reciting from memory a speech that has been prepared far in advance.
3.Manuscript is speaking from a carefully prepared manuscript, or Teleprompter.
4.Extemporaneous calls for a speech to be researched, outlined, rehearsed, and
delivered in a conversational way.
Speech Situations
1. Introduction. The purpose of such speech is to make the audience feel that they know
the important facts about the speaker and what he has to say.
2. Greetings/Welcome. The idea is to make the guests feel that their hosts are glad that
they came.
3. Farewell. This is made to show appreciation for the services and continued interest of
the group to the person
4. Presentation. This is given with a gift or an honor, and points out the qualities or
accomplishment of the recipient prompted the gift.
5. Acceptance generally calls for a short appreciation from the receiver.
6. Tribute is given to express complimentary thoughts about persons or organizations.
7. After-Dinner Speech is chiefly humorous and is given at the end of a club or company
celebration
8. Commencement Address. This is given by an alumni or outstanding member of the
community. He/she must praise the graduating class and give them bright vision of
the future
9. Keynote Address. This contains the objectives and content of the conference and an
overview of the proceedings.

Speech Preparation
Here are the rules that will help you prepare and deliver your talks:

1.Know your audience, occasion, and time limit.

2.Plan your introduction
3.Make note about the interesting things you want to talk about
4.Plan your conclusion
5.Get subjects out of your own interest, convictions and experiences
6.Know your subject thoroughly
7.Practice your talk
8.Fill your talk with illustrations and examples
9.Be original
10.Get yourself into the right mental and emotional condition

Parts of a Speech
1. Introduction. To be effective, it should capture the audience attention. The following
are some of the ways an introduction can be:
a)Referring to the audience by sincerely complementing the audience
b)Referring to the occasion. This refers to the event being addressed in the speech
c)Referring to the relationship between the audience and subject
d)Referring to something familiar to the audience
e)Citing an startling fact or opinion
f)Asking question
g)Telling an anecdote
h)Using a quotation
i)Telling a joke
j)Setting the mood or tone of the speech
 k)Demonstrating the importance of your topic to your audience.

2. Body. This contains the information you would want to relay

3. Conclusion. This is to review the speech and leave the audience thoughts to
remember. Avoid committing the following mistakes:
a. Making apology
b. Introducing new points
c. Ending abruptly
d. Mumbling words like ‘Well, this is all for now”

Stage Fright is also known as communication apprehension or speech anxiety.

Although considered a problem by most speakers, it can be overcome

Reasons for Stage Fright

1.Unpleasant past experience
2.Irrational thinking
3..Overxaggeration or overgeneralization
4.Perfection
5.Approval
6.Catastrophic failure

Overcoming Stage Fright

1. Be rational. Think about events that cause stage fright and dispute any irrational
beliefs
2. Be prepared. If you are well-prepared, you will feel secure
3. Be positive. Have a positive attitude toward your audience, your speech and yourself
as a speaker
4. Be receiver-oriented. Concentrate on the audience, not on yourself

Final Check
1.What is symposium?
2.Differentiate lecture-forum and informative speech
3.What is symposium?
4.Differentiate lecture-forum and informative speech
5.Who usually do an after-dinner speech?
6.When is attribute given?
7.Why is an acceptance speech necessary?
8.Why should you know yor audience in preparing a speech?
9.How should you develop your speech?
10.How can you practice your talk?
11.How could you start your speech?
12.How should you end a speech?
13.Why should you not ask for an apology in a speech?
14.What is stage fright?
15.What is irrational thinking?
16.How could you overcome stage fright?

FINAL REQUIREMENT

Prepare and present a speech for public communication