27413 - Techniques of Oral Presentation (CL2)

Course contents

The aim of the work is to provide knowledge and tools that can be used in the delicate path of communication in general and of interpretation between different languages ​​and Italian; it is meant to provide the appropriate tool for recognizing one's emotions in a process of acquisition of emotional intelligence (motivate yourself, control impulses, ability to modulate moods, ability to be empathetic).  
We will face issues related to the use of breathing, vocality,  correct phonation; we will do the same workout in the clarity of the oral. Together with this, the work also touches on learning or deepening of rules and exceptions to the proper Italian diction. With experiments and tests we will try to overcome the emotional impact caused by exposure in public and we'll learn how to turn in our favor  the energy generated by emotions.  
The classes will be mainly practical with moments of theoretical introductions  
Topics:  
- The respiratory system and its functions  
- The vocal cords and resonators  
- Timbre, register, color of the item  
- Italian phonetics and diction  
- Public Speaking: vocal and gestures- the body of the speaker  
- Techniques of public speaking 
- Simulations of meetings / conferences  
- Expressive reading  
- Storytelling techniques  
- Experience of emotion in public: eg. narrating his own biography  
  Criteria of evaluation of the oral presentation and self-evaluation (awareness of the objective to be achieved, the general evaluation criteria, strengths and abilities of individual empowerment):  - Personality development, improving the awareness of their own means and strengthening self-confidence  - Improvement of communication skills both verbal and non-verbal (controlled breathing, body awareness, use of voice, facial expressions, expressive reading)  - Ability to give constructive feedback to encourage the development of social skills and team work.

Office hours

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