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	Course Syllabus

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Course Introduction

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: The Elements of Communication

1.1: Presenting to an Audience

1.2: The Communication Model

1.3: Feedback

1.4: Context and Interference

Unit 2: Analyze Your Audience

2.1: Audience Analysis

2.2: Choosing the Right Language

2.3: Using Inclusive Language

2.4: Using Simple Language

Unit 3: Making Your Presentation Relevant

3.1: How to Choose Your Topic

3.2: Topics That Are Relevant to You

3.3: Topics That Are Relevant to the Audience

3.4: Topics That Are Relevant to the Occasion

Unit 4: Structuring Your Presentation

4.1: General Purpose-Presentations

4.1.1: Presenting to Inform

4.1.2: Presenting to Persuade

4.1.3: Presenting to Entertain

4.2: Specific-Purpose Presentations

4.3: Writing a Thesis

4.4: Main Points and Speech Patterns

4.5: Topic Sentences

4.6: Sub-points

4.7: Introductions and Conclusions

4.8: Getting the Audience's Attention

4.9: Transitions

Unit 5: Providing Supporting Content

5.1: Types of Supporting Content

5.2: Facts and Statistics

5.3: Examples and Stories

5.4: Using Credible Sources

5.5: Finding Appropriate Sources

5.6: Critically Analyzing Your Research

5.7: Citing Your Sources

Unit 6: Creating Your Presentation Aids

6.1: Why Use Presentation Aids?

6.2: Design Elements

Unit 7: Delivering Your Presentation

7.1: Examples of Great Presenters

7.2: Nonverbal Presentation Skills

7.3: Using Your Voice

7.4: Voice Dynamics

7.5: Pacing

7.6: Conversational Tone

7.7: Fluency

7.8: Using Your Body

7.9: Gestures

7.10: Eye Contact

Unit 8: Categories of Presentation Delivery

8.1: Types of Presentations

8.2: Impromptu Presentations

8.3: Extemporaneous Presentations

8.4: Manuscript Presentations

8.5: Memorized Presentations

Unit 9: Speaking to an Online Audience

9.1: Presenting Online

9.2: Guidelines for Online Presentations

9.3: Lighting

9.4: Background

9.5: Sound and Vocal Delivery

9.6: Eye Contact

9.7: Movement

9.8: Using Visual Aids during an Online Presentation

Unit 10: Using Your Presentation Aids

10.1: Prior to Your Presentation

10.2: Revealing and Concealing Your Presentation Aids

Unit 11: Overcoming Anxiety and Uncertainty

11.1: Reducing Anxiety of Public Presentations

11.2: Adapting to Your Audience

11.3: Preparing for Questions from the Audience

Course Feedback Survey

Certificate Final Exam