本课程融合演讲技巧与辩论思维,带你系统学习从演讲稿撰写、语音语调打磨,到即兴演讲与辩论实战的全流程技能。课程汇聚名校名师,通过理论讲解与经典案例剖析,帮你克服表达恐惧,构建逻辑清晰的论证框架。本课程包括三大模块:1)英语演讲基础:涵盖英语演讲的准备、演讲稿撰写、语言的精进、非语言技巧的使用等演讲基础内容。2)英语辩论基础:包括英国议会制辩论的基本形式和要求,如何立论、驳论、质询,以及不同类型辩题的辩论技巧。3)演讲和辩论进阶。涉及即兴演讲、讲述中国故事与跨文化交际、辩论中的伦理道德等高阶交际技巧。
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Syllabus
- Unit 1 Introduction to Public Speaking
- 1.1 Course Introduction
- 1.2 Speech Preparation
- Unit 2 Speech Organization
- 2.1 How to Start Strong
- 2.2 How to Organize the Main Body
- 2.3 How to End a Speech with a Bang
- Unit 3 Language Use and Rhetorical Devices
- 3.1 Clarity
- 3.2 Formality and Appropriateness
- 3.3 Vividness and Rhythm
- Unit 4 Speech Delivery
- 4.1 Foundations of Effective Delivery
- 4.2 Voice: Pace, Pitch, and Pauses
- 4.3 Body: Eye Contact, Facial Expressions and Gestures
- 4.4 Words: How to Shape Language So People Listen
- 4.5 Presence: Make People Feel What You Mean
- Unit 5 Introduction to Debate
- 5.1 Understanding Debate
- 5.2 Introduction to BP Debate
- Unit 6 Argument Construction and Refutation
- 6.1 Foundations of Debate
- 6.2 Case Construction (1): From Principle to Blueprint
- 6.3 Case Construction (2): Crafting Solid Arguments
- 6.4 Refutation: The Art of Deconstructing an Opponent’s Case
- 6.5 Practical Application: Jobs and Skills of Every Role
- Video Clips
- Unit 7 Evidence and Logical Fallacies
- 7.1 Use of Evidence
- 7.2 Logical Fallacy (1)
- 7.3 Logical Fallacy (2)
- 7.4 Logical Fallacy (3)
- Unit 8 Debating Strategies
- 8.1 Motion Analysis
- 8.2 Challenging the Speaker
- 8.3 Making Extensions
- 8.4 Weighing and Summarizing
- Unit 9 Persuasive Speech
- 9.1 Understanding Persuasion
- 9.2 Three Types of Persuasion
- 9.3 The Motivated Sequence
- 9.4 Three Appeals to Persuasion
- 9.5 A Sample Analysis
- Unit 10 Cross-Cultural Speaking
- 10.1 Speaking for Cross-Cultural Communication
- 10.2 Telling China’s Stories to the World
- Unit 11 Impromptu Speaking
- 11.1 Impromptu Speaking: Think Fast, Speak Smart!
- 11.2 Classic Frameworks for Impromptu Speech: Speak with Structure!
- 11.3 Practice Time: from Topic to Talk!
- 11.4 Appreciation of Two Student Speeches
- Unit 12 Ethics and Emotion in Debate
- 12.1 The Roles of Ethics and Emotion in BP Debate
- 12.2 Rational Arguments vs Emotional Appeals: Finding the Balance
- 12.3 Guidelines to Avoid Ethical Pitfalls
- References
- 1. Debate to Win
- Final Examination
Taught by
Guohong Xu, Cao Qiaozhen, Liu Weiwei, Zhao Xilin, Ming Dong, and Wang Yuqi