We will be using this blog to submit assignments, share thoughts and discuss public speaking. Blog assignments will have due dates. No comments on blogs will be allowed after the due dates. You will earn course points for your comments. (Please see the syllabus.) The blog comments must make application to course and contain depth and thoughtfulness in responses. Any student that leaves a quick response or comments without illustrating application or effort will receive zero points. Let's begin commenting with the blog.
Communication Apprehension seemed to be a major focus in presenting speeches. Two important ingredients to effective speech delivery are reprogramming your "self talk" and putting in proper preparation so you really "know your stuff". Take a look at this clip. Then, post to the blog what your self talk sounds like and a portion of this interview that you identified with in your experience. What does your self talk sound like? What are three practical suggestions that you can give yourself to begin to conquer your speech anxiety?
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