Groundbreaking and critically acclaimed from the first edition, PUBLIC SPEAKING: CONCEPTS AND SKILLS FOR A DIVERSE
SOCIETY, Fifth Edition, continues to train students to be effective speakers and listeners in the context of our
multicultural society. Jaffe explores the intertwining nature of diversity and public speaking-with expanded coverage
of basic public speaking skills, rhetorical foundations and technology. Topics covered include technology, the
canons of rhetoric diverse listening styles, civility and speechmaking, the culture of narrative and non-traditional
speech organization patterns such as the wave and the exemplum. With a keen sense of what students need to excel,
Jaffe infuses each chapter with the concepts, skills, theories, applications, and critical thinking proficiencies
essential for success in today's diverse world.
Table of Contents
1.Introduction to Public Speaking and Culture.
2.Giving Your First Speech: Developing Confidence.
3. Ethics and Diversity.
4. Effective Listening.
5. Audience Analysis.
6. Selecting Your Topic and Purpose.
7. Researching Your Speech in an Electronic Culture.
8. Choosing Supporting Materials.
9. Organizing Your Speech.
10. Beginning and Ending Your Speech.
11. Putting It All Together: Outlining Your Speech.
12. Visual Aids: From Chalkboard to Computer.
13. Choosing Effective Language.
14. Delivering Your Speech.
15. Telling Narratives.
16. Informative Speaking.
17. Persuasive Speaking.
18. Persuasive Reasoning Methods