PART Ⅰ Fundamentals in Public SpeakingChapter 1 Why Public Speaking?

Ⅰ．Insights

A．What is Public Speaking?

B．Purposes of Public Speaking

C．Benefits of Public Speaking to Speakers

D．Common Types of Public Speaking

Ⅱ．Sample Speech

A Better World Is in Our Hands

Ⅲ．Related Writing

A Harmonious Society:Turning a Dream into Reality

Ⅳ．World's Famous President Address

Acceptance Speech

Ⅴ．Analysis of World's Famous President Address

Famous Quotes

Chapter 2 Ethical Considerations in Public Speaking

Ⅰ．Insights

A．The Dos of Public Speaking

B．The Don'ts of Public Speaking

Ⅱ．Sample Speech

A Tribute to the Motherland

Ⅲ．Related Writing

The Romance of Intermarriage

Ⅳ．World's Famous Controversial Case of Plagiarism

Sanctuary

Ⅴ．Analysis of World's Famous Controversial Case of Plagiarism

Famous Quotes

Chapter 3 Communication Process in Public Speaking

Ⅰ．Insights

A．Communication Defined

B．Basic Elements in Communication Process

C．Means of Communication

D．Modes of Communication

Ⅱ．Sample Speech

One Plus One:The Powers We Have at Hand

Ⅲ．Related Writing

Bridging the Gap between the Rich and the Poor

Ⅳ．World's Famous Parable

The Parable of the Lost Son

Ⅴ．Analysis of World's Famous Parable

Famous Quotes

PART Ⅱ The Process of Speech MakingChapter 4 Speech Making

Ⅰ．Insights

A．Important Steps to Speech Composition

B．Putting Thoughts into Writing

C．Marks of a Great Speech

Ⅱ．Sample Speech

Attracting Chinese Oversea Talents

Ⅲ．Related Writing

Should Golf Course be Offered in College Curriculum?

Ⅳ．World's Famous Speech on Commencement

Commencement Address

Ⅴ．Analysis of World's Famous Speech on Commencement Address

Famous Quotes

Chapter 5 Rhetorical Devices

Ⅰ．Insights

A．An Overview of Rhetorical Devices

B．Types of Rhetorical Devices

C．Putting Theories into Practice

Ⅱ．Sample Speech

Unity and Diversity:The Two Hands of a Clock

Ⅲ．Related Writing

Saving Our Living Environment

Ⅳ．World's Famous Inspiring Speech

I Have a Dream

Ⅴ．Analysis of World's Famous Inspiring Speech

Famous Quotes

Chapter 6 Mastering Common Fallacies

Ⅰ．Insights

A．Understanding Basic Concepts

B．Common Types of Fallacies

C．Putting Theories into Practice:Identifying Fallacies

Ⅱ．Sample Speech

Should Smoking Be Banned in the Public Places?

Ⅲ．Related Writing

Boarding School Is a Good Idea

Ⅳ．World's Famous Logical Writing

Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

Ⅴ．Analysis of World's Famous Logical Writing

Famous Quotes

PART Ⅲ Practical Application to Speech Making and DeliveryChapter 7 Effective Ways to Deliver a Speech

Ⅰ．Insights

A．Tips to Overcome Nervousness and Fears

B．Mechanics to Successful Delivery

C．Marks of a Great Speaker

Ⅱ．Sample Speech

People like Trees Need Storm to Reveal Their Strength

Ⅲ．Related Writing

Economic Development Is More Important than Environment Protection

Ⅳ．World's Famous Sermon

What's Wrong with the World?

Ⅴ．Analysis of World's Famous Sermon

Famous Quotes

Chapter 8 Debate:A Creative Language Activity in Language Classroom

Ⅰ．Insights

A．Debate Overview

B．Why Speech and Debate in Language Classroom?

C．Debating Formats

D．Applying Speech and Debate in Language Classroom

Ⅱ．Sample Speech

Do We Need Many Television Channels?

Ⅲ．Related Writing

Internet:The Double-Edged Sword

Ⅳ．World's Famous Vice Presidential Debate

Vice Presidential Debate

Ⅴ．Analysis of World's Famous Vice Presidential Debate

Famous Quotes

Chapter 9 Structure of Debate Speeches

Ⅰ．Insights

A．Constructive Speech

B．Deconstructive Speech

C．Rebuttal Speech

D．Putting Theories into Practice:Writing Your Debate Speech

Ⅱ．Sample Speech

Foreign Intervention Has Worsened Iraqi Society

Ⅲ．Related Speech

We All Live under the Same Sky,But We Don't All Have the Same Horizon

Ⅳ．World's Famous Book

What Drives Your Life?

Ⅴ．Analysis of World's Famous Book

Famous Quotes

Chapter 10 The Art of the Rebuttal

Ⅰ．Insights

A．Understanding Rebuttal

B．Points to Rebut

C．Putting Theories into Practice:Sample Rebuttal Speech

D．Polite Ways in Showing Agreement and Disagreement

Ⅱ．Sample Speech

Golden Holidays:It's Time to Celebrate

Ⅲ．Related Writing

Skyscraper Is Not Always Favorable in Urban Development

Ⅳ．World's Famous Presidential Debate

Ⅴ．Analysis of World's Famous Presidential Debate

Famous Quotes

PART Ⅳ Guiding PrinciplesChapter 11 Selecting and Training Contestants

Ⅰ．Insights

A．Proper Selection of Contestants or Team Members

B．Content of Actual Training

C．The Correlations between Training and Success

Ⅱ．Sample Speech

A Choice between Love and Duty:The Power of Love

Ⅲ．Related Writing

Values of Education

Ⅳ．World's Famous Farewell Address

Farewell Address

Famous Quotes

Chapter 12 Practical Strategies to Improve Oral Performance During a Speech and Debating Contest

Ⅰ．Insights

A．Strategies on Matter

B．Strategies on Method

C．Strategies on Manner

D．Strategies on Procedures

E．Strategies on Speech Structure

F．Other Strategies

Ⅱ．Sample Speech

A Fight against Corruption

Ⅲ．Related Writing

Best Successes of China's Economic Development

Ⅳ．World's Famous Poem

Celestial Love

Famous Quotes

References

Appendices

Appendix 1 Grading Criteria on Team Performance

Appendix 2 Grading Criteria on Individual Performance

Appendix 3 Intelligent Responsive Approach to Language Learning and Teaching