1. Introduction to Speech Communication

2. Types of Communication

3. Types of Verbal Communication
Personal Communication
Intrapersonal—the communication that takes place within you
Interpersonal—informal communication with others

4. More Types of Communication
Small-group Communication
Communication that occurs
in a group setting
(3 or more people).
Public Speaking
Communication from one person to many people in a face-to-face situation.

5. More Types Mass/Public Communication
One-way communication involving TV, radio, internet.
*Social Media
Combines interpersonal (one to one) and mass communication (one to many).

6. Difficulties of Public Speaking
Requires careful message preparation.
Requires a willingness & ability to face a large group.
Requires sensitivity to subtle audience feedback.

7. General Purposes of Public Speaking
To inform
To persuade/bring about change
To entertain

8. Types of Delivery used in Public Speaking
Impromptu
Off the cuff speaking with little or no time to prepare
Manuscript
Entire speech is written out and read
Used when exact timing and/or wording is necessary

9. More Types of Delivery Memorization Extemporaneous
Used in place of a manuscript when attention needs to be devoted to delivery
Big disadvantage of forgetting!
Extemporaneous
Brief notes of main ideas are used
Involves thorough preparation