New Basic Manual

Communication and Leadership Program 2003
Objectives (New Basic Manual)

# time(no change) new project new objectives ( 2003 Fall ) old project old objectives ( 1999 )
#1 4-6.5 min The Ice Breaker
To begin speaking before an audience
To discover speaking skills you already have and skills that need some attention
The Ice Breaker
To begin speaking before an audience
To help you understand what areas require particular emphasis in your speaking development
To introduce yourself to your fellow club members

#2 5-7.5 min Organize Your Speech
Select an appropriate outline which allows listeners to easily follow and understand your speech
Make your message clear, with supporting material directly contributing to that message
Use appropriate transitions when moving form one idea to another
Create a strong opening and conclusion.
Speak with Sincerity
To convince the audience of your earnestness, sincerity, and conviction on a subject you thoroughly understand
To confront and control any nervousness you may have

#3 5-7.5 min Get to the Point
Select a speech topic and determine its general and specific purposes
Organize the speech in a manner that best achieves those purposes
Ensure the beginning, body and conclusion reinforce the purposes
Project sincerity and conviction and control any nervousness you may feel
Organize Your Speech
To organize your thoughts into a logical sequence that leads the audience to a clearly defined goal
To build a speech outline that includes an opening, body, and conclusion

#4 5-7.5 min How to Say It
Select the right words and sentence structure to communicate your ideas clearly, accurately and vividly

Use rhetorical devices to enhance and emphasis ideas
Eliminate jargon and unnecessary words. Use correct grammar
Show What You Mean
To learn the value of gestures and body movements as part of a speech
To explore the different ways of using body language
To develop a sense of timing and natural, smooth body movements

#5 5-7.5 min Your Body Speaks
Use stance, movement, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact to express your message and achieve your speech’s purpose
Make your body language smooth and natural
Vocal Variety
To explore the use of voice volume, pitch, rate, and quality as assets to your speaking
To achieve a pleasing natural voice quality when speaking

#6 5-7.5 min Vocal Variety
Use voice volume, pitch, rate and quality to reflect and add meaning and interest to your message
Use pauses to enhance your message

Use vocal variety smoothly and naturally
Work with Words
To select precisely the right words required to communicate your ideas clearly and vividly

To avoid using lengthy words and sentences and jargon

#7 5-7.5 min Research Your Topic
Collect information about your topic from numerous sources
Carefully support your points and opinions with specific facts, examples and illustrations gathered through research.
Apply Your Skills
To bring together and apply the communication skills you have learned in the preceding projects
To organize your speech in a logical manner, following one of the suggested outlines
To research the facts needed to support your speech.
To make a personal evaluation of your progress

#8 5-7.5 min Get Comfortable with Visual Aids
Select visual aids that are appropriate for your message and the audience
Use visual aids correctly with ease and confidence
Add Impact to Your Speech
To learn the value of props in speaking
To learn how to use props effectively in your presentations

#9 5-7.5 min Persuade with Power
Persuade listeners to adopt your viewpoint or ideas or to take some action
Appeal to the audience’s interests.
Use logic and emotion to support your position
Avoid using notes
Persuade with Power
To present a talk that persuades the audience to accept your proposal or viewpoint
To achieve this persuasive effect by appealing to the audience’s self-interest, building a logical foundation for agreement, and arousing emotional commitment to your cause

#10 8-10.5 min Inspire Your Audience
To inspire the audience by appealing to noble motives and challenging the audience to achieve a higher level of beliefs or achievement
Appeal to the audience’s needs and emotions, using stories, anecdotes and quotes to add drama
Avoid using notes
Inspire Your Audience
To understand the mood and feelings of your audience on a particular occasion
To put those feelings into words and inspire the audience, using ALL the techniques you have learned so far

* For comments and/or questions, please contact V.P.Education.(TM M.Abe)

#	time(no change)	new project	new objectives ( 2003 Fall )	old project	old objectives ( 1999 )
#1	4-6.5 min	The Ice Breaker	To begin speaking before an audience To discover speaking skills you already have and skills that need some attention	The Ice Breaker	To begin speaking before an audience To help you understand what areas require particular emphasis in your speaking development To introduce yourself to your fellow club members
#2	5-7.5 min	Organize Your Speech	Select an appropriate outline which allows listeners to easily follow and understand your speech Make your message clear, with supporting material directly contributing to that message Use appropriate transitions when moving form one idea to another Create a strong opening and conclusion.	Speak with Sincerity	To convince the audience of your earnestness, sincerity, and conviction on a subject you thoroughly understand To confront and control any nervousness you may have
#3	5-7.5 min	Get to the Point	Select a speech topic and determine its general and specific purposes Organize the speech in a manner that best achieves those purposes Ensure the beginning, body and conclusion reinforce the purposes Project sincerity and conviction and control any nervousness you may feel	Organize Your Speech	To organize your thoughts into a logical sequence that leads the audience to a clearly defined goal To build a speech outline that includes an opening, body, and conclusion
#4	5-7.5 min	How to Say It	Select the right words and sentence structure to communicate your ideas clearly, accurately and vividly Use rhetorical devices to enhance and emphasis ideas Eliminate jargon and unnecessary words. Use correct grammar	Show What You Mean	To learn the value of gestures and body movements as part of a speech To explore the different ways of using body language To develop a sense of timing and natural, smooth body movements
#5	5-7.5 min	Your Body Speaks	Use stance, movement, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact to express your message and achieve your speech’s purpose Make your body language smooth and natural	Vocal Variety	To explore the use of voice volume, pitch, rate, and quality as assets to your speaking To achieve a pleasing natural voice quality when speaking
#6	5-7.5 min	Vocal Variety	Use voice volume, pitch, rate and quality to reflect and add meaning and interest to your message Use pauses to enhance your message Use vocal variety smoothly and naturally	Work with Words	To select precisely the right words required to communicate your ideas clearly and vividly To avoid using lengthy words and sentences and jargon
#7	5-7.5 min	Research Your Topic	Collect information about your topic from numerous sources Carefully support your points and opinions with specific facts, examples and illustrations gathered through research.	Apply Your Skills	To bring together and apply the communication skills you have learned in the preceding projects To organize your speech in a logical manner, following one of the suggested outlines To research the facts needed to support your speech. To make a personal evaluation of your progress
#8	5-7.5 min	Get Comfortable with Visual Aids	Select visual aids that are appropriate for your message and the audience Use visual aids correctly with ease and confidence	Add Impact to Your Speech	To learn the value of props in speaking To learn how to use props effectively in your presentations
#9	5-7.5 min	Persuade with Power	Persuade listeners to adopt your viewpoint or ideas or to take some action Appeal to the audience’s interests. Use logic and emotion to support your position Avoid using notes	Persuade with Power	To present a talk that persuades the audience to accept your proposal or viewpoint To achieve this persuasive effect by appealing to the audience’s self-interest, building a logical foundation for agreement, and arousing emotional commitment to your cause
#10	8-10.5 min	Inspire Your Audience	To inspire the audience by appealing to noble motives and challenging the audience to achieve a higher level of beliefs or achievement Appeal to the audience’s needs and emotions, using stories, anecdotes and quotes to add drama Avoid using notes	Inspire Your Audience	To understand the mood and feelings of your audience on a particular occasion To put those feelings into words and inspire the audience, using ALL the techniques you have learned so far