ENGL 1113 - The Art of Public Speaking: Presentation and Power
North Terrace Campus - Winter - 2025
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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 hours 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 .
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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.
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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%
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Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
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Assessment Detail
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Submission
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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.
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