Public Speaking (Rhetoric)

HW for the next class (12/8)

1. REALLY Read Lucas' Ch 15&16, develop the structure of your speech, prepare effective intro/conclusion.
2. Prepare for the final debate (next on 12/8), you may consider the debate about ebonics in the US, for example (check wikipedia).
3. Continue reading one article a week and keeping a log.

Text

• Lucas, S. E. 2001. The art of public speaking, 9th ed. McGraw-Hill
• Rybold, G. 2006. Speaking, listening, understanding: Debate for non-native English Speakers. IDEA.

Debate resolutions

1. Government should not allow homosexual couples to adopt a child.
2. Government should not punish medical assisstance to suicide for terminally ill patients.
3. Government should promote education in the native language of the students.

Links

• Evaluation sheet for your speeches
• Bono's speech
• Debate formats
• Debate example (Youtube)