2018 Annual Conference

October 2–5, 2018

Myrtle Beach, SC

Heads Up: Teaching Language in Public Speaking

Friday, October 5, 2018 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT

Oleander A Roundtables

Type of Presentation Requested

Roundtable

Session Abstract

In this roundtable discussion, the presenter will discuss how the game, "Heads Up", used in a public speaking course teaches students the importance of using descriptive and concise language. The discussion highlights how context and one's personal background influence one's language use in public speaking.

Primary Presenter

Dr. Shaquille Marsh, Pellissippi State Community College

Additional Presenters: Enters in Order

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