Key facts
UNE unit code: THEA134
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- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Public speaking is a vital skill in almost every field. Whether it’s a speech to an audience of thousands, a pitch presentation to a client, or a tea room farewell to an office colleague, at some stage in your career you will be required to stand in front of an audience and deliver a coherent speech. The way you present yourself to your audience affects the way they see you. If you are able to express your ideas confidently, you will be seen as a stronger leader, a proactive citizen, and a more valuable employee.
In this unit you will be trained in effective, oral communication skills (in English), for public presentation in a variety of “real world” environments and online. You will develop skills in speech writing and analysis, vocal techniques and body language, and the use of appropriate presentation technologies.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
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.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate effective cognitive and communication skills, speaking to diverse audiences;
- script and deliver effective speech presentations on their individual fields of knowledge; and
- prepare audio/audio-visual texts and utilise technologies to enhance oral presentations, face-to-face and online.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory Speech - Assurance Task 1 | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Introductory speech three to four-minutes (approx.). Students must pass both Assurance Tasks in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 750 (equivalent) |
| Major Speech and Exegesis - Assurance Task 2 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Major Speech and exegesis, five-minutes (approx.). Students must pass both Assurance Tasks in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 1500 (equivalent) |
| Online Discussion: Structured Forum Participation | No | 15% | All offerings | Online Discussion: Structured forum participation. No. Words: 1000 |
| PowerPoint Speech and Exegesis | Yes | 30% | All offerings | PowerPoint Speech and exegesis. No. Words: 1250 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
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