Critically acclaimed since its first edition, PUBLIC SPEAKING: CONCEPTS AND SKILLS FOR A DIVERSE SOCIETY helps students become effective speakers and listeners in our multicultural society. Jaffe demonstrates the often overlooked connection between diversity and public speaking with fascinating yet practical concepts, such as the canons of rhetoric, diverse listening styles, civility and speechmaking, and the culture of narrative and nontraditional speech organization patterns. She also presents the essentials in public speaking theories, applications, and critical thinking through expanded coverage of basic public speaking skills, rhetorical foundations, and technology. PUBLIC SPEAKING: CONCEPTS AND SKILLS FOR A DIVERSE SOCIETY, Sixth Edition, gives students the tools they need for success in any professional field today. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

PUBLIC SPEAKING is a culturally informed book that never loses sight of its fundamental purpose: to train students to be effective public speakers and listeners in a world filled with monumental cultural, political, and technological changes. It applies 2,500-year-old principles with up-to-date research into concepts, skills, theories, applications, and critical-thinking proficiencies essential for listening and speaking in today's world. Its discussions of classic public speaking topics are all grounded in an awareness of the impact of cultural nuances--ranging from gender differences to co-cultures within the United States to the traditions of other nations. This provides students with a key element in being an effective public speaker: a heightened awareness of and sensitivity to the audience. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

This title 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.

By Clella Jaffe, the workbook complements and expands students' understanding and use of the book. Part I features a welcome letter to the student and an introductory overview about the benefits of taking a Public Speaking course. Part II features chapter-by-chapter activities, many of which are based on the text's Stop and Check activities and include scenario-based learning that facilitates both individual and group work. Chapter review self-tests with answer keys are also included. Part III features guidelines, checklists, and sample speeches representing a multitude of speech types. Speech preparation forms and checklists are formatted so they can be pulled out of the workbook and submitted.