FIU Obamas Speech Has Mechanics Like Eye Contact Gestures & Enthusiasm Response

Week 10 Discussion 1

For this discussion post you will critique a prepared speech of your choice. First, read the attachment about how to deliver a good speech. Then, choose a famous speech of your choice; presidential speeches, celebrities, athletes, etc. View the speech on YouTube and include the link for your classmates to watch. Finally, critique the speaker based on the following criteria:Speech guidelines

• Mechanics; eye contact, gestures, enthusiasm
• prepardness & organization
• knowledge of content
• knowledge of audience
• use of visual aids if applicable

Suggested length: 2 0 0 – 2 5 0 words Due: Post no later than 11:59PM Thursday, Week 10
Respond to two of your classmates’ posts. Monitor your own posts.
Suggested length: 100 words each response
Due: two responses due by 6:00 PM Sunday, Week 10

Week 10 Journal 1

Read the HURIER listening handout above
Write a journal entry in which you reflect on the role clear speaking and attentive listening play in effective communication.

• Do you recall a situation in which effective (or ineffective) speech resulted in particularly clear (or misleading) communication?

OR

• Speculate on effective/ ineffective speaking and listening behavior in a specific situation.

Be sure you have addressed the prompts, that you are specific, and that your entry says something worthwhile. Journal entries are informal writing, but as with all class writing, editing counts. Be sure to proofread your entry.Suggested length: 200-300 wds. Due: By 11:59PM Sunday of Week 10