TTK University of Applied Sciences
Subject 'Public Speaking'Name in Estonian: Avalik esinemine
General descriptionThe nature of public speaking and methods of making up a speech.
Methods of influencing. Plausibility barriers (stereotypes, conflicts of interests, mistakes etc.). Persuasive speaking. Methods of increasing plausibility. Control of a psychological contact. How to open up and overcome the fear of communicating. Regularities of leading a conversation, meeting etc. Stages of an official conversation. General aimTo increase the effectiveness of a speaker's communication skills.
To understand the structure of a credible and persuasive conversation. To acquiring the principles of reports, presentations etc. AimAfter completing the course the student:
- can make, keep and end a psychological contact; - is aware of the techniques of public speaking and can use them; - knows the essence of demagogy; - masters purposeful techniques of influencing people; - is able to avoid the fear of public speaking. Form descriptionLectures and practical classes with special emphasis on visualizing and videotraining.
Is taught in following curricula2014: RR 2013: RR 2012: RR 2011: RR
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