Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Art of Speak
Course Code
REK_009
Branch of Science
Languages and Literature
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ilze Blūmentāle
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26 Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
Improve public speaking and presentation skills. Create and present a presentation. Learn various techniques for reducing anxiety, breathing and voice modulation during a presentation.
Preliminary Knowledge
Linguistics, Latvian language, Voice therapy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.By successful course acquirement students will be able to: • expound structure of public speaking, aims, characteristic of public speaking; • formulate improvement methods of speaking techniques; • describe the rules of manners into the field of public communication.
Skills
1.By course acquisition students will be able to manage breathing, diction and text exercises to successful development of public speaking skills.
Competences
1.By successful course acquisition students will be able to use acquired practical skills to develop and present public speaking by using correct speaking technique.
Assessment
Individual work
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Discussions during the course, situation analysis, practical tasks, individual work with literature, independent work – breathing, diction and articulation exercises.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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• Active participation in lecture and practical activities.
• Presentations of independent work.
• the end of course: cumulative exam: clinical case 20%, presentation 40%, independent work 40%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Public speaking. Public speaking skills. Steps in Preparing a Presentation
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Class/Seminar
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Thinking and language. Manner of public speaking. Structure of public speaking
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Public Speaking Breathing Exercises. Diction. Voice exercises.
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Improvisation during public speaking, basics of improvisation.
Practical exercises to promote communication and cooperation.
Practical exercises for promoting the functioning of articulation structures, speech, speech breathing.
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Body language. Exercises to relax body muscles. Breathing and voice exercises.
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Articulation exercises.
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Consonant pronunciation exercises. Text exercises. Fast speaking exercises. Sound sets for speed speaking exercises.
Familiarization with Linin's table.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Pronunciation exercises. Resonance. Voce exercise. Analise of public speech
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Practical exercises for releasing the body, reducing stress.
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Demonstration of public speaking and presentation.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Apele A. 2011. Prasme runāt publiski. Zvaigzne ABC
2.
Edgars Kramiņš. 2016. Retorikas rokasgrāmata: runāsim skaidri, spilgti, iedarbīgi! Rīga: Biznesa augstskola "Turība"
3.
Inga Milēviča. 2019. Veiksmes retorika. Rīga: Burtene
Additional Reading
1.
Strautiņa S., Šulce D. 2009. Latviešu valodas pareizruna un pareizrakstība. Rīga: RaKa
2.
Inc. BarCharts. 2014. Public Speaking. Boca Raton QuickStudy Reference Guides.
3.
Shailesh Patil. 2020. Handbook on public speaking presentation & communication skills: princiles & practices to create high impact presentations & meaningful conversation. Chennai, Tamil Nadu: notionpress.