ENGL 1113 - The Art of Public Speaking: Presentation and Power

North Terrace Campus - Winter - 2023

Learning to speak effectively in public is possibly the most important skill set students can acquire. Mastering public speaking allows you to communicate effectively at work, in the university setting and in all areas of public life. Understanding public speaking and how persuasion works in speech, is vital to understanding and participating in democratic culture. This course introduces students to public speaking. Students will develop their skills in presentation and oral communication techniques in English. Students will learn to write and deliver powerful speeches in real world settings, develop knowledge of public speaking as an art form, and will practise using appropriate technologies to enhance their public presentations.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ENGL 1113
    Course The Art of Public Speaking: Presentation and Power
    Coordinating Unit English, Creative Writing, and Film
    Term Winter
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact 8 per week (4 weeks for a Winter School Intensive)
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Assessment Short Speech and Exegesis, Group Presentation, Major Speech and Exegesis, Participation
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Anne Pender

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

    1.Speak with confidence in public settings, specifically in the work place or university setting.
    2.Write and deliver effective speech presentations.
    3.Prepare and utilise suitable technologies to enhance oral presentations face to face and/or online.
    4.Critically evaluate your own and others’ public speeches including those of contemporary public figures.
    5.Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of speech making in democratic culture.
    6. Develop a critical understanding of techniques of speech making, rhetoric and its history in Western culture.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    4,5,6

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1,2,4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    4,5,6

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    3,4,5,6

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1,2,4

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    3

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    1,2,4
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    The text book for this course is:

    Speaking Persuasively: The Essential Guide to Giving Dynamic Presentations and Speeches by Patsy McCarthy and Caroline Hatcher 2nd Edition, 2002https://www.routledge.com/Speaking-Persuasively-The-essential-guide-to-giving-dynamic-presentations/McCarthy/p/book/9781865088112


    You will find the text book in the Library as an online resource or you can access it through the Course Readings portal.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Students will attend a Winter School Workshop (two hours per day, four days a week for four weeks). The first hour for most sessions will be a presentation by the Coordinator. The second hour will be practical. Students will practise public speaking through set exercises and will deliver their assessed speeches during the workshop at intervals throughout the four weeks. Students will be required to submit a written speech and exegesis for three of the four assignments.

    Workload

    1 workshop of 2 hours duration for four days over 4 weeks = 32 hours
    6 hours reading per week for 4 weeks = 24 hours
    4 hours research, speech writing and rehearsal (outside the workshop) per week for 3 of the 4 weeks to complete assignments = 12 hours

    Assessment

    Assessment Activities

    Assignment 1: Short Introductory Speech Weighted at 20%
    Assignment 2: Group Presentation  Weighted at 30%
    Assignment 3: In Class Impromptu Speaking Exercise 20%
    Assignment 4: Major Speech (Persuasive) 30%


    Workload

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    Learning Activities Summary

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  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

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    Assessment Detail

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    Submission

    No information currently available.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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