Speechcraft: An Introduction to Public Speaking

Many speech texts are either too theoretical or too bland for effective use in the typical classroom. This speech book provides students with enough theory and information to learn beginning speech, but emphasizes practical exercises and activities. Each unit supports one or two specific learning objectives with a number of different activities and assignments. The craft of public speaking is learned by doing it in a hands-on, workshop type of program. This text is the result of extensive research as well as practical experience. The techniques have been proven successful in the author's own public speaking courses.