Lift Your Voice: Public Speaking in the HBCU Classroom
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 100
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 100
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While there is a myriad of texts, articles, videos, and more to demonstrate good speeches, there has never been an emphasis on being true to our cultural selves and using the tools of our identities to help make us effective communicators.
Lift Your Voice: Public Speaking in the HBCU Classroom encourages college students of the Black diaspora to approach public speaking situations using their own standpoint. It provides a historical grounding in the art of public speaking and examines the influence of various cultures.
Lift Your Voice: Public Speaking in the HBCU Classroom by Kyle R. Fox and Felicia R. Stewart:
- accentuates the cultural semantics and significance in various public speaking situations.
- highlights ideas and examples with which HBCU students can easily identify.
- maintains and promotes the structure of the essential elements of effective public speaking.
- addresses the challenges of public speaking, with a specific emphasis on the Black community.
- reinforces basic and advanced public speaking skills.
- provides modern presentation techniques that will apply in the HBCU classroom and beyond.
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Public Speaking
Learning Objectives
Scenario
Introduction
Aristotle
Ptahhotep
Afrocentric Approach
Relevance of Public Speaking
Review Question
Terms
References
CHAPTER 2: Preparing a Speech
Learning Objectives
Scenario
Introduction
Selecting the Topic
Topic Relevance
Topic Knowledge
Topic Passion
Analyzing Your Audience
Organizing the Speech
Methods of Organization
Chronological Order
Spatial Order
Causal Order
Problem-Solution Order
Topical Order
Transitions
Outlining the Speech
The Preparation Outline
The Speaking Outline
Review Questions
Activities
Terms
References
CHAPTER 3: Introductions and Conclusions
Learning Objectives
Scenario
Introduction
Speech Introductions
Gaining Attention
Ask a Rhetorical Question
Begin With a Quotation
Tell a Story
Reveal Unique Facts or Startling Statistics
Use Humor
Other Ways to Gain Attention
Stating Your Topic
Establishing Credibility and Good Will
Providing a Preview
Speech Conclusions
Signaling the End of the Speech
Summarizing Main Points
Ending Strong
Review Questions
Activities
Terms
References
CHAPTER 4: Delivery
Learning Objectives
Scenario
Introduction
Speech v. Conversation
Nonverbal Behaviors
Eye Behavior and Facial Expressions
Body Movement (Kinesics)
Proxemics
Artifactuals
Chronemic
Vocalics
Methods of Delivery
Manuscripted
Memorized
Impromptu
Extemporaneous
Online Delivery
Speech Anxiety and Confidence
Act Confident
Know Your Subject
Care About Your Subject
See You Audience as Your Friends
See Yourself as Successful
Practice
Review Questions
Terms
References
CHAPTER 5: Language and Style
Learning Objectives
Scenario
Introduction
Language Meaning
Language Impact And Style
Black Oratory Style
Rhythm
Stylin’
Call and Response
Narrative
Language Appropriateness
Use Language Appropriate to Both You and The Audience
Use Unbiased And Inclusive Language
Review Questions
Activities
Terms
References
CHAPTER 6: Listening
Learning Objectives
Scenario
Introduction
The Listening Process
Listening Types
Overcoming Listening Barriers
Minimize Noise and Distractions
Set Goals and Focus
Avoid Jumping to Conclusions
Paraphrase and Take Notes
Activities
Review Questions
Terms
References
CHAPTER 7: Special Occasion Speaking
Learning Objectives
Scenario
Introduction
Special Occasion Speaking
General Guidelines For Special Occasion Delivery
Acceptance Speech
Presentation Speech
Toast
Commencement Address
Eulogy
Protest Speech
Social Justice Speech
Review Questions
Activities
CHAPTER 8: Informative Speaking
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Demonstration Speech
Preparing the Speech
Selecting the Topic
Research the Topic
Be Inclusive
Make it Personal
Speech Example
Review Questions
Activities
Terms
References
CHAPTER 9: Persuasive Speaking
Learning Objectives
Scenario
Introduction
Ethics of Persuasive Speaking
Persuasive Speaking Appeals
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
Organizing Persuasive Speeches
Monroe’s Motivated Sequence
Problem-Solution
Speech Example
Review Questions
Activities
Terms
References
CHAPTER 10: Using Visual Aids and Technology
Learning Objectives
Scenario
Introduction
Types of Visual Aids
Public Speaking (Online)
A Few More Tips for Online Speaking
Review Questions
Activities
References
CHAPTER 11: Ethics and Professionalism
Learning Objectives
Scenario
Ethical Guidelines And Professionalism
Ethical Speaking
Plagiarism
Guidelines for Ethics in Public Speaking
Review Questions
Terms
References
CHAPTER 12: Great Speeches in Black History
Sojourner Truth “Ain’t I a Woman?”
Fredrick Douglas “What to a Slave Is the Fourth of July?”
Malcolm X “The Ballot or the Bullet”
Jesse Jackson 1988 DNC Address “Common Ground and Common Sense”
Oprah Winfrey 2013 Harvard Commencement Speech
President Barack Obama “A More Perfect Union”
Other Recommended Speeches