Effective Public Speaking October 2, 2007

How does an effective speaker impress an audience and appear poised and natural while speaking? Instructor Michael Fain will guide you through the preparation and delivery of an impressive, dynamic speech. Learn how to analyze your audience, organize a speech and strengthen your speech with supporting materials. Practice speaking with vocal variety and body language. Learn the effective use of visual aids and master the delicate art of handling hostile audiences. Participants will select speech topics relevant to their individual needs, deliver their speeches in class and have their performances critiqued by the instructor and the class.

Six Tuesdays between October 2 and November 13, 2007, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Limited enrollment
Registration and fee information available on GSCS Web site.

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