【课程简介 About this course】

       通过该课程，学生将学会如何掌握公共演讲的艺术--为学生介绍不同种类的演讲以及如何有效运用它们。学生将学习并练习如何恰当运用声音、情感表情、内容及肢体语言来呈现一个令人印象深刻的演讲或展示以及相关重要的表达技巧。

【学习内容 What you'll learn】

      Course Schedule: Part A- Voice and Diction

     Class 1. Topic and Task: Human Vocal System. Describe the human vocal system, including its components, and the vocal process.

      Class 2. Topic and Task : Warm-Up. Begin a practical regimen of vocal warm-ups and maintenance.

      Class 3. Topic and Task: Text Analysis. Analyze texts for vocal performance. 

      Class 4. Topic and Task: Transcriptions. Perform simple transcriptions of spoken and written speech.

      Class 5. Topic and Task: Articulation. Practice articulation exercises

      Class 6. Topic and Task: Phonetics. Phonetically transcribe a selection of normal speech using the 

      International Phonetic Alphabet

      Class 7. Topic and Task: Theatre Voice. Perform a Reader's theater selection, executing 2-3 vocally 

     distinct characters.

      Class 8. Topic and Task: Vocal Performance. Interpret and record a one minute vocal performance 

       demonstrating variations in pitch, volume, rate, and vocal quality.

      Class 9. Topic and Task Interpretive Reading. Perform vocal piece rom play, movie or novel.

      Class 10. Topic and Task: Review. Review of all 9 class topics

       Part B- Public Speaking

       Class 1. Topic and Task: Types of speeches: Informative, Persuasive, Ceremonial. Watch 

       examples of each type

       Class 2. Topic and Task: Components of a speech. Introduction, format, voice and diction

       Class 3. Topic and Task: Speech introductions and conclusions. What are effective methods

       Class 4. Topic and Task: How to effectively use your voice/body language. Voice control

       Class 5. Topic and Task: Speech communication process. Understanding effective communication skills

       Class 6. Topic and Task: Methods of speech delivery. Different types of delivery based on the 

       type of speech

       Class 7. Topic and Task: Using language effectively. Effective vocabulary

       Class 8. Topic and Task: Using the voice effectively. Voice and diction exercises  

       Class 9. Topic and Task: Using nonverbal gestures effectively. Body language awareness activity

       Class 10. Topic and Task: How to practice your speech. Do’s and Don’ts of speeches

【名师简介 Meet the instructor】

      Stephen Fucarion: Steve来自纽约，于2015年到北京。他从事教育行业已经20年有余，其中15年担任特殊教育教师，期间伴有6年副校长经历。Steve也教授过大学课程—教授研究生课堂管控以及如何有效地备课。