English Public Speaking and the Cultivation of Talents for English Majors
The Growth of English Public Speaking (EPS) in China
EPS in China: From Competitions to Classrooms
Four Key Reasons Student demand Teacher interest Training & materials Curricular reform
Nature of the EPS Course
EPS vs. Oral English
Oral English Vocabulary Grammar Usage Pronunciation Accent
Public Speaking More than technical proficiency Act of communication English as a working language Critical thinking
Elements of EPS Content Structure Language
Language in EPS Accuracy Clarity Vividness Appropriateness
Elements of EPS Content Structure Language Delivery
Extended Discourse in Public Speaking
Sun Ning 21st Century Cup 2002
Wang Liansi CCTV/FLTRP Cup 2007
Benefits of EPS as Reported by Students at UIBE ( )
Stephen E. Lucas, “English Public Speaking and the Cultivation of Talents for Chinese College Students,” CJAL (April 2013),
Benefits Develop PS skills & knowledge Develop self-confidence & reduce stage fright (86%) Improve writing skills (93%)
Improve listening skills (69%) Improve critical thinking skills (85%) Improve overall English proficiency (93%)
EPS & Intercultural Communicative Competence