THEA234 Speaking in Public
Updated: 16 January 2013| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Intensive School(s) | None | |||||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | None | |||||||||
| Notes | Students will require: a computer with fairly good broadband internet access; a webcam, or a digital video camera and a microphone with recording ability (many new computers have a built-in webcam and microphone and the software to use them); knowledge of how to record and submit video presentation files for assessment (for students who do not yet have this knowledge, there will be basic tuition provided in the teaching materials, and other help is available online); Microsoft Word or a similar word-processing package; a working knowledge of Skype; the ability to save a document as pdf; Microsoft PowerPoint (or another presentation package), and the ability to create a presentation at a basic level (some basic training in using PowerPoint will be provided where necessary). Students who are experienced with digital technologies might also want to make use of: software to edit the video presentations; and a scanner. This unit is designed for native speakers of English. Students who have English as a second language are welcome, but the unit is not intended to help with difficulties caused by unfamiliar accents. |
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| Combined Units | None | |||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Julie Shearer (jsheare4@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit trains students in effective oral communication skills (in English) for public presentation in a variety of 'real world' environments and on line. It develops skills in speech writing and analysis, preformance, and the use of appropriate presentation technologies. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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