Course Description:  Through instruction, practice, and peer and teacher feedback, course participants will enhance their public speaking skills with the objective of becoming more comfortable, confident speakers. We’ll learn to shape speaking in response to different situations and audiences, from job interviews to formal presentations. We’ll also practice techniques that help minimize anxiety and that maximize effective oral and physical communication. The course is well suited to all students, from the novice to the more experienced, and from the native speaker to the non-native speaker.

Learning Objectives: The big question we’ll pursue this summer is, “How can I feel confident and persuasive in front of a variety of audiences?”  All of our activities spring from that question.  By the end of the class, you will be able to--

1. Identify your strengths and weaknesses in public speaking
2. Use a variety of techniques to calm nerves and gain confidence when speaking
3. Create messages that engage audiences and get key points across 

Assignments and weights: 
     10%  Pitches and Impromptu speeches
     20%  Storytelling Presentation
     25%  Digital Technology Presentation
     25%  Persuasive Speech
     10%  Participation (including attendance)
       5% Self-assessed performance
       5% Support Team

 Weight Activity
     10% Pitches and Impromptu speeches
     20% Storytelling Presentation
     25% Digital Technology Presentation
     25% Persuasive Speech
     10% Participation (including attendance)
       5% Self-assessed performance
       5% Support Team evaluation Weight Activity
     10% Pitches and Impromptu speeches
     20% Storytelling Presentation
     25% Digital Technology Presentation
     25% Persuasive Speech
     10% Participation (including attendance)
       5% Self-assessed performance
       5% Support Team evaluation Weight Activity
     10% Pitches and Impromptu speeches
     20% Storytelling Presentation
     25% Digital Technology Presentation
     25% Persuasive Speech
     10% Participation (including attendance)
       5% Self-assessed performance
       5% Support Team evaluation 

Course Description: Through instruction, practice, and peer and teacher feedback, course participants will enhance their public speaking skills with the objective of becoming more comfortable, confident speakers. We’ll learn to shape speaking in response to different situations and audiences, from job interviews to formal presentations. We’ll also practice techniques that help minimize anxiety and that maximize effective oral and physical communication. The course is well suited to all students, from the novice to the more experienced, and from the native speaker to the non-native speaker.

Learning Objectives: The big question we’ll pursue this summer is, “How can I feel confident and persuasive in front of a variety of audiences?” All of our activities spring from that question. By the end of the class, you will be able to--

1. Identify your strengths and weaknesses in public speaking
2. Use a variety of techniques to calm nerves and gain confidence when speaking
3. Create messages that engage audiences and get key points across

Assignments and weights:
     10%  Pitches and Impromptu speeches
     20%  Storytelling Presentation
     25%  Digital Technology Presentation
     25%  Persuasive Speech
     10%  Participation (including attendance)
      5%  Self-assessed performance
      5%  Support Team

Weight Activity
10% Pitches and Impromptu speeches
20% Storytelling Presentation
25% Digital Technology Presentation
25% Persuasive Speech
10% Participation (including attendance)
5% Self-assessed performance
5% Support Team evaluation Weight Activity
10% Pitches and Impromptu speeches
20% Storytelling Presentation
25% Digital Technology Presentation
25% Persuasive Speech
10% Participation (including attendance)
5% Self-assessed performance
5% Support Team evaluation Weight Activity
10% Pitches and Impromptu speeches
20% Storytelling Presentation
25% Digital Technology Presentation
25% Persuasive Speech
10% Participation (including attendance)
5% Self-assessed performance
5% Support Team evaluation