Public Speaking in American English: A Guide for Non-Native Speakers, 1/e Nancy Grass Hemmert,Santa MonicaCollege Through discussion of culture, language, and diversity,Public Speaking in American English: A Guide for Non-Native Speakersoffers real world advice about overcoming the most pressing, relevant, and stress-provoking speaking issues non-native students face. Designed specifically for non-native English speakers, this book follows the traditional public speaking textbook format, but also offers students a sense of the larger community of non-native English speakers, such as LEPand ESL students, who face the same struggles, challenges, and concerns. Every chapter is infused with discussion about the relevant cultural and linguistic issues students are likely to face as well as concrete suggestions on how to address, compensate for, and/or overcome these difficulties. Specific exercises and activities (both within the chapter and at the end of each chapter) allow students to work on their own or in a class to improve their skills set. Additionally, the writing style, though easy to read, challenges the non-native English speaker without frustrating the reader. Features: ldquo;Considering Culturerdquo; boxesin every chapter investigate the similarities and differences in public speaking within various U.S. co-cultures and other cultures around the world,helpingstudents find connections that go beyond language and aid in their understanding of public speaking. ldquo;Considering Languagerdquo; marginal notes explore the connections between public speaking topics and other languages, enabling students to weave together their understanding of their native language with public speaking. ldquo;What Others Sayrdquo; feature offers anecdotes, stories, quotations and quips from non-native public speaking students, expressing the distinctive challenges and experiences that affect the non-native English speaker and enabling students to see that they are a part of a unique community of speakers. ldquo;Hintrdquo; features within every chapter reveal quick tips for planning, preparing, putting together, and practicing speeches. ldquo;Try Thisrdquo; boxes in each chapter provide quick exercises and activities to reinforce the new contentand allow students to put what they have learned into practice immediately.

CHAPTER ONE: Introduction to Public Speaking The Need for Public Speaking History of Public Speaking Around the World Africa Western Asian South America The Elements of Communication Cross Cultural View of Rhetoric Elements of Culture (Cultural Patterns) Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Chapter Quiz Glossary ENDNOTES

CHAPTER TWO: Public Speaking Anxiety Managing your Public Speaking Anxiety Expect It Accept It Capitalize On It Receiver Anxiety Non-Native Specific Issues Accent and Pronunciation Word Choice, Grammar, Sentence Structure and More Nonverbal Summary Chapter Quiz Glossary ENDNOTES

CHAPTER THREE: Ethics Ethics Common Ethical Pitfalls Foundations of Ethical Behavior Plagiarism Ethics and Responsibilities of Listening Hearing versus Listening Listening Mistakes Tips for Improving Listening Additional tips for non-native listeners Summary Discussion Questions and Activities End of Chapter Quiz Glossary ENDNOTES

CHAPTER FOUR: Audience Analysis Starting Assumptions: Adapting to the Host Culturersquo;s Mores Contextual Audience Analysis Purpose Details Demographic Audience Analysis Homogenous versus Heterogeneous Audiences How to use Demographic Information Attitudes Toward the Event Attitudes Toward the Topic Attitudes Toward the Speaker Conducting Audience Analysis Asking Event Organizers Surveys/Questionnaires Interviews Observations Using Your Analysis Summary Discussion Questions and Activities End of Chapter Quiz Glossary ENDNOTES

CHAPTER FIVE: From Topic to Purpose to Thesis Choosing a topic Choosing a General Subject How to Choose a Subject Brainstorming General Purpose Specific Purpose Thesis Statement Special Benefits and Opportunities for Non-Native Speakers Cross Cultural View of Rhetoric Summary Discussion Questions an