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Public Speaking and Communication Skills explores the principles and practices of effective oral communication, focusing on the development of confidence, clarity, and professionalism in delivering messages to diverse audiences. It examines key communication processes, including verbal and nonverbal communication, speech organization, audience analysis, listening skills, presentation techniques, and the use of persuasive and informative speaking strategies. The topic emphasizes the importance of effective communication in academic, professional, and social settings, helping individuals express ideas clearly, engage audiences, and build meaningful interpersonal relationships. Course objectives include enabling learners to understand the fundamentals of public speaking and communication, develop effective presentation and interpersonal communication skills, overcome communication barriers and speaking anxiety, apply verbal and nonverbal communication techniques appropriately, and enhance their ability to communicate confidently and effectively in various contexts.
This lecture is part of GST 111 Communication in English in the Gender Studies department. The course has 40 recorded lectures across 15 series, all free to watch. Read or download the GST 111 lecture note to study alongside the video.