All communication starts with the communication model, the process of creating a message and sending it to the audience, but public speaking is more than that, it is a conversation between the speaker and the audience.  While we might not all be comfortable speaking in front of an audience, there are simple things we can do to gain confidence, and as an audience member, listening is so important but a difficult task.  This module focuses on the beginnings of creating communication and an understanding of how difficult it can be to an active listener. 

1. Prepare and deliver presentations using core concepts and tools of public speaking. 
2. Differentiate and present different types of speeches (e.g., introductory, informative, persuasive).
3. Select a specific and appropriate topic suitable to the genre and purpose of the speech.
4. Discover and refine topics to generate a general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea.

To achieve these objectives: 

1. Read the Module 1 Introduction
2. Read Chapters 1, 2, and 4 in It’s About Them: Public Speaking in the 21st Century (opens in new window)
3. Review PowerPoints
4. Complete Module 1 Discussion Forum
   
5. Complete Speech of Introduction Assignment

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