英语大众演讲实训研究

PART Ⅰ Fundamentals in Public Speaking

Chapter 1 Why Public Speaking?

Ⅰ. Insights/3

A. What is Public Speaking?

B. Purposes of Public Speaking

C. Benefits of Public Speaking to Speakers

D. Common Types of Public Speaking

Ⅱ. Sample Speech/

A Better World Is in Our Hands

Ⅲ. Related Writing

A Harmonious Society: Turning a Dream into Reality

Ⅳ. Worlds Famous President Address

Acceptance Speech

Ⅴ. Analysis of Worlds Famous President Address

Famous Quotes

Chapter 2 Ethical Considerations in Public Speaking

Ⅰ. Insights

A. The Dos of Public Speaking

B. The Donts of Public Speaking

Ⅱ. Sample Speech

A Tribute to the Motherland

Ⅲ. Related Writing

The Romance of Intermarriage

Ⅳ. Worlds Famous Controversial Case of Plagiarism Sanctuary

Ⅴ. Analysis of Worlds Famous Controversial Case of Plagiarism

Famous Quotes

Chapter 3 Communication Process in Public Speaking

Ⅰ. Insights

A. Communication Defined

B. Basic Elements in Communication Process

C. Means of Communication

D. Modes of Communication

Ⅱ . Sample Speech

One Plus One: The Powers We Have at Hand

Ⅲ Related Writing

Bridging the Gap between the Rich and the Poor

Ⅳ. Worlds Famous Parable

The Parable of the Lost Son

Ⅴ. Analysis of Worlds Famous Parable

Famous Quotes

PART Ⅱ The Process of Speech Making

Chapter 4 Speech Making

Ⅰ. Insights/51

A. Important Steps to Speech Composition

B. Putting Thoughts into Writing

C. Marks of a Great Speech

Ⅱ. Sample Speech

Attracting Chinese Oversea Talents

Ⅲ. Related Writing

Should Golf Course be Offered in College Curriculum?

Ⅳ. Worlds Famous Speech on Commencement

Commencement Address

Ⅴ Analysis of Worlds Famous Speech on Commencement Address

Famous Quotes

Chapter 5 Rhetorical Devices

I. Insights

A. An Overview of Rhetorical Devices

B. Types of Rhetorical Devices

C. Putting Theories into Practice

Ⅱ. Sample Speech

Unity and Diversity: The Two Hands of a Clock

Ⅲ. Related Writing

Saving Our Living Environment

Ⅳ. Worlds Famous Inspiring Speech

I Have a Dream

Ⅴ. Analysis of Worlds Famous Inspiring Speech

Famous Quotes

Chapter 6Mastering Common Fallacies8o

Ⅰ. Insights

A. Understanding Basic Concepts

B. Common Types of Fallacies

C. Putting Theories into Practice: Identifying Fallacies

Ⅱ. Sample Speech

Should Smoking Be Banned in the Public Places?

Ⅲ. Related Writing

Boarding School Is a Good Idea

Ⅳ. Worlds Famous Logical Writing

Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

Ⅴ. Analysis of Worlds Famous Logical Writing

Famous Quotes

PART ⅢPractical Application to Speech Making and Delivery

Chapter 7Effective Ways to Deliver a Speech

Ⅰ. Insights

A. Tips to Overcome Nervousness and Fears

B. Mechanics to Successful Delivery

C. Marks of a Great Speaker

Ⅱ. Sample Speech

People like Trees Need Storm to Reveal Their Strength

Ⅲ. Related Writing

Economic Development Is More Important than Environment Protection

Ⅳ. Worlds Famous Sermon

Whats Wrong with the World?

Ⅴ. Analysis of Worlds Famous Sermonll

Famous Quotes

Chapter 8Debate: A Creative Language Activity in Language Classroom

Ⅰ. Insights

A. Debate Overviewit

B. Why Speech and Debate in Language Classroom?

C. Debating Formats

D. Applying Speech and Debate in Language Classroom

Ⅱ. Sample Speech

Do We Need Many Television Channels?

Ⅲ. Related Writing

Internet: The Double-Edged Sword

Ⅳ. Worlds Famous Vice Presidential Debate

Vice Presidential Debate

Ⅴ. Analysis of Worlds Famous Vice Presidential Debate

Famous Quotes

Chapter 9Structure of Debate Speeches

Ⅰ. Insights

A. Constructive Speech

B. Deconstruetive Speech

C. Rebuttal Speech

D. Putting Theories into Practice: Writing Your Debate Speech

Ⅱ. Sample Speech

Foreign Intervention Has Worsened Iraqi Society

Ⅲ. Related Speech

We All Live under the Same Sky, But We Dont All Have the Same Horizon

Ⅳ. Worlds Famous Book

What Drives Your Life?

Ⅴ. Analysis of Worlds Famous Book

Famous Quotes

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PART Ⅳ Guiding Principles

References

Appendices

This book is divided into four major parts and twelve chapters. The first part of the book provides fundamental knowledge about public speaking through which readers will have an overview of what public speaking is all about. In the second part, readers will be familiar with the process of speech making as they follow steps of speech making, and empower their speech by using relevant rhetorical devices or avoiding common fallacies.