Invitation to Public Speaking (Wadsworth Series in Speech Communication)
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Manufacturer: Wadsworth Publishing
EAN (European Article Number): 9780495006558
Number of Items: 1
Binding: Paperback
Author: Cindy L. Griffin
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Edition: 2
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.51
Publication Date: 2005-10-24
Reading Level: 496
Description: Help your students understand the power and importance of public speaking in their lives and in greater society. INVITATION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING will help your students acquire the speaking skills they'll need to succeed in your classroom and in the real world. Grounded in the rhetorical tradition while offering a fresh perspective, this text engages students in the public dialogue, encourages civic engagement and shows them that they will use these skills beyond the classroom. Griffin also explains the reasons why certain things must be done and, most importantly, why students would want to speak publicly. Numerous pedagogical tools, speech-building exercises, thoughtful real-life examples, an invigorating art program, and an engaging voice will help your students easily comprehend the text's basic concepts, apply them in and out of the classroom, and understand the importance of public speaking in their lives.
Customer Reviews
Review Summary: College Class
Date: 2007-06-11
Details: Great book, as long as you know how to use it. Certainly carries you through the class. Better the buy used than new!