Speak up! : a worktext in speech and oral communication
/ Rommel Maglaya, Jenny J. Lim
- vi, 184 pages : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references.
Understanding communication The communication process Model of communication Levels of communication Principles of communication: oral communication The nature of oral communication Importance of oral communication Barriers in oral communication The voice Using voice effectively Elements of voice: breathing and projection Voice care Breathing techniques Voice projection Organs of speech Speech mechanism Upper articulators Lower articulators The American English Sounds of American English Vowels Dipthongs Consonants Listening Listening process Hearing vs. listening Barriers to listening Effective listening Public speaking Factors affecting public speaking Basic principles of public speaking Overcoming fears & gaining confidence in public speaking Types of speech according to purpose Speech to entertain Speech to inform Speech to persuade Methods of speech delivery Manuscript reading Memorized piece Impromptu talk Extemporaneous speech Organizing a speech