The Role of Public Speaking in China

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The Role of Public Speaking in Chinas
English-Language Curriculum -- Stephen E. Lucas
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Is there a permanent place for public speaking
in the English-language curriculum at Chinese
universities?
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Bidding for the Olympic Games
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Entrance to the World Trade Organization
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What is the relationship between a public
speaking course and courses in oral English?
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Technical Competence in Oral English

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Syntax
• Usage
• Pronunciation
• Accent

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Public Speaking

• More than technical proficiency
• Act of communication
• Strategic communication
• Use of English as a working language

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Situations Requiring English as a Working
Language

• Formal public speeches
• Informal speeches
• Negotiations and small-group communication
• One-on-one communication

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Where does a course in public speaking fit in
the English-language curriculum?
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What are the primary topics to be covered in a
public speaking course?
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ContentStructure LanguageDelivery
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Content

• Informative Convey information to audience
• Persuasive Change beliefs or actions of audience

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Content

• Main points
• Supporting materials

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Content in The Great Wall of China
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Structure

• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion

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Importance of Structure

• Speech unfolds over time
• As with a film, a speech must make sense to the
  audience as it develops across time

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Structure in The Great Wall of China
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Language

• Accuracy
• Clarity
• Vividness

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Language in The Great Wall of China
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Delivery
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Speakers Voice

• Rate (Speed)
• Volume
• Vocal variety

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Bodily Action

• Gestures
• Eye contact
• Use of visual aids (PPT)

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Visual Aids/PPT

• Enhance speakers ideas
• Prepare carefully clear and professional
• Present effectively integrate with speakers
  presentation

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Delivery in The Great Wall of China
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StagefrightQie Chang
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Creativity
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What is the most effective method of
instruction in public speaking?
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Ideal Method of Instruction

• Small classes
• Chance to develop skills
• Experiential and active learning
• Consultation time for instructor

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Teaching Public Speaking in a Large Class

• Rely on lecture rather than discussion
• Fewer speaking opportunities
• Break class into small units for speeches
• Students create their own speaking opportunities

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Are there other courses related to public
speaking that could contribute to the
English-language curriculum in China?
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Rhetoric

• Art of effective communication between a speaker
  (or writer) and an audience
• Developed in ancient Greece
• Aristotles Rhetoric
• Studied for 2,500 years

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Rhetorical Theory
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Public Address