Speech Communication Made Simple - Softcover

Dale, Paulette; Wolf, James C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130207977 ISBN 13: 9780130207975

Publisher: Pearson Education, 2000

Synopsis

Here¿s a step-by-step introduction to verbal communication, designed to increase a student¿s skill and self-confidence when giving a presentation.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Paulette Dale and James Wolf have been professors of speech communication/ESL at Miami Dade Community College for over 50 collective years. A Fulbright Scholar in International Education, Dr. Dale has co-authored 6 other books on pronunciation and speech communication. Founder of the Cognitive Intelligence Association, Mr. Wolf is coordinator of the college's speech lab and a speech communication consultant

From the Back Cover

Here¿s a step-by-step introduction to verbal communication, designed to increase a student¿s skill and self-confidence when giving a presentation.
This new edition:

• Outlines the speech-writing process from brainstorming through actual delivery.
• Covers various types of presentations, from impromptu and informative to persuasive.
• Provides suggestions for effective listening.
• Includes new chapters on body language and gestures; participation in group discussions; communication styles; and cross-cultural communication.
• Provides additional classroom activities, homework assignments, and review tests.
• Offers tips for outlining and organizing ideas.
• Includes a wealth of examples, sample speeches, and activities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130207977
• ISBN 13: 9780130207975
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 196