Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of oral proficiency, pronunciation, and fluency in a coherent production, enabling students to improve their ability to use English orally with a higher degree of accuracy and flexibility. Students will also receive voice and speech coaching suitable to their future work as broadcasters news anchors ,news bulletin readers, announcers and program presenters. Extensive oral language practice will be given in English through news, speeches, broadcasts related to students' specialization
Jekosch, U. (2006). Voice and speech quality perception: assessment and evaluation. Springer Science & Business Media. Selected Arabic and English material tailored to fit the course objectives
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| 1 | 1 Communication principles and processes Solving common speaking and pronunciation problems: Barriers to a successful oral communication process 2 Public speaking skills: Verbal vs. Non-verbal communication skills Recognizing cultural differences in communication styles 3 The Four Modes Of Speech Delivery: Extemporaneous-Impromptu-Memorization-Reading Approaches for informative, persuasive, and motivational talks 4 Analyzing TED Talks Crafting a TED Talk 5 Voice – 4 Ps (power, pace, pause, pitch) Vocal Expression in Speech: Pause, Stress, and Intonation 6 Stage delivery: movement and visual aids Application on Delivering a TED Talk 7 7th Week Assessment - Rehearsal Techniques for Stage Delivery 8 Introduction to News Delivery On-Camera Presentation Skills 9 Developing a Neutral and Professional Accent Vocabulary and Diction for News Reporting 10 News Delivery Styles and Techniques Analyzing various news anchors and reporters for style and technique 11 Virtual Newsroom Simulation. Strategies for delivering breaking news updates. 12 12th Week Assessment - Practical exercises in delivering news with visual aids 13 Group Communication: Introduction to Debate Forms (Three Styles: Policy, Lincoln-Douglas, and Public Forum) Diverse Dynamics of Group Communication Across Varied Settings 14 Specialized Vocabulary for Debates: Building a robust vocabulary for argumentation. Application on persuasion, expressing opinions and counterarguments. 15 Use of Time and Delivery Skills in Debates Application on Debate Presentation Skills |
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