SPEECH - Student Edition (2009)

Speech introduces students to the speech and communication skills that will benefit them forever. The textbook covers a wide range of topics including debate, presentations, interpersonal skills, nonverbal communication, interviewing, and speeches.
Chances are that you will enjoy this textbook. You will find many cartoons and humorous anecdotes. The quips and quotes will entertain you. The writing style is personal and friendly. But the facts you expect in a matter as serious as communicating effectively fill every page.

CONTENTS

UNIT 1 The Person
Chapter 1: Building Responsibility
Chapter 2: Building Confidence

UNIT 2 Person to Person
Chapter 3: Listening
Chapter 4: Nonverbal Communication
Chapter 5: Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 6: Interviewing
Chapter 7: Group Discussion

UNIT 3 Preparation and Process
Chapter 8: Researching Your Presentation
Chapter 9: Organizing Your Speech
Chapter 10: Logic and Reasoning
Chapter 11: Effective Language
Chapter 12: Effective Delivery

UNIT 4 Presentations
Chapter 13: Speeches to Inform
Chapter 14: Speeches to Persuade
Chapter 15: Extemporaneous and Impromptu Speaking
Chapter 16: Oral Interpretation
Chapter 17: Speeches for Special Occasions

UNIT 5 Problem Solving and Conflict Management
Chapter 18: Supporting Your Views
Chapter 19: Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Chapter 20: Parliamentary Procedure

UNIT 6 The Person Revisited
Chapter 21: Building Leadership

Glossary
Glosario
Index