Debating & Public Speaking Academy (C003) is an Enrichment Programme Unit for students who would like to improve their communication skills, be persuasive and make their voice heard.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
- understand the basic principles of effective communication
- write a coherent speech that communicates a strong message
- incorporate research and evidence to support claims
- adapt their message according to the audience
- demonstrate careful choice of words, correct grammar and appropriate jargon
- be confident both when delivering a presentation and also socially
- understand how to make our body language tell the right message
- be aware of the power of the voice
- deliver a presentation or speech to a number of attendees.
21st century skills addressed in the unit:
- Literacy
- Cultural & Civic literacy
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Initiative
- Persistence
- Leadership
- Social & Cultural awareness
Duration and frequency of sessions
3 hours a week for 4 consecutive weeks
Total duration of the EPU
12 hours
Proposed day and time
Wednesday 16, 23, 30 November and 07 December 2022 from 15:00 - 18:00
Marks earned
Maximum marks possibly earned in this EPU: 5 marks
Further details
Students read and research a topic of interest and engage in all activities in the course. The unit is structured to help students deal with fear around speaking in public and understanding non-verbal communication, gain confidence and how to use their voice to the best of its ability, structure a presentation, plan and prepare a rhetoric. There will also be opportunities to practise short presentations with feedback masterclass sessions.
Additional benefits
May be used as part of a SOK project, provided the SOK Coordinator agrees. In this case additional hours will be offered to fulfil the project requirements.
Conditions
Registration is on a first come first served basis.
Registration/Participation fees
- Registration fee is €30 per student.
EP Coordinator
Dr Patricia Vella Briffa
Course tutor
Ms Pia Zammit
Register (This EPU will not be offered this academic year)
