The Art of Public Speaking: Presentation and Power

Undergraduate | 2026

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LANG 1000
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Course ID
207203
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

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.

Course learning outcomes

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

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