Bringing the Magic of Folk Literature and Nursery Rhymes to Communication Classes

Abstract

Course: Public Speaking

Objectives:

At the end of this activity, students will be able to:

• Construct a story-based impromptu speech that holds the attention of one's audience;

• Articulate how stories hold audience's attention and imagination;

• Recognize relevant communication theories/concepts that effectively engage with an audience; and

• Utilize specific verbal and nonverbal strategies that effectively hold an audience's attention.

ORCID

Ivan Gan http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9432-6527