Curso prático de comunicação em público

Code:

CPCP1

Acronym:

CPCP

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
CNAEF	Information and journalism

Instance: 2023/2024 - SP (of 22-09-2023 to 15-12-2023)

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://https://sigarra.up.pt/flup/pt/cur_geral.cur_view?pv_ano_lectivo=2018&pv_origem=CUR&pv_tipo_cur_sigla=FL&pv_curso_id=17461
Responsible unit:	Department of Communication and Information Sciences
Course/CS Responsible:	Public Communication in Practice

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CPCP	18	Study Plan	1	-		24	24

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This Short Course's general goal is getting participants to be well acquainted with practical concepts of good public communication.

The importance of communicating appropriately in public, whatever our personal circumstances, is undeniable. It is well illustrated in the common, and rather unfair, popular saying: "Those who cannot express themselves properly, do not think properly". 
 
Whether we have to prepare for work presentations, give an assertive opinion among peers, make small talk or deliver an impromptu speech in social occasions, communicating in a clear and well-structured way is fundamental for passing on our message. Communicating in a pleasant way is also half the battle towards captivating the attention of the audience for our communicational purposes.   

At this Short Course, we will encourage participants to practice their public communication skills. It is, therefore, an opportunity for them to exercise their ability to pass on their message in an appropriate way and with impact on their audiences. This can, furthermore, contribute for improving awareness that the content of their message may actually be good and creative, which will subsequently increase their self-confidence.

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities, where language is a special focus of interest, is the ideal place to help university students and public in general communicate correctly. Thus, the goals of this Short Course are also in line with the goals of the University of Porto.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of the course, participants shall be able to:
1. Present themselves in a structured and natural way;
2. Organise their speech in a logical manner, by resorting to reliable sources; 3. Communicate with clear purpose;
4. Use simple and appealing words;
5. Complement their verbal message with good non-verbal language;
6. Make use of vocal variety;
7. Comfortably use visual aid;
8. Communicate "with power".

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

All of those who would like to improve their public communication skills and either have finished secondary school or are at least 16 years old.

Program

1. Presenting oneself while interacting with the public;
2. Organising the speech in a structured and attractive way; 3. The oral speech goals of entertaining and persuading;
4. The use of words to arise emotions;
5. Communicating verbally and non-verbally with charisma and without noise or crutches; 6. Expressing vocal variety with assertiveness or by impromptu speaking;
7. Resorting to visual aids that appeal to our senses;
8. The power of public communication.

Mandatory literature

Dwyer, Karen; iConquer Speech Anxiety: A Workbook to Help You Overcome Your Nervousness & Anxiety about Public Speaking., 2012

Complementary Bibliography

Ballenato Prieto, Guillermo; Falar em Público. Arte e Técnica da Oratória, 2014
Atkinson, Max; Lend Me Your Ears: All You Need to Know about Making Speeches and Presentations. , 2004
Edge, Deckle; Public Speaking for Success: The Complete Program, Revised a, 2006
Suarez Abreu, Antonio; A Arte de Argumentar., 2001
Humes, James C.; Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers, 2002

Teaching methods and learning activities

- Presentation of learning contents in oral and written forms;
. Practical exercises;
. Mentorship;
. Peers evaluation.

Software

Slideshow

keywords

Social sciences > Communication sciences

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	40,00
Prova oral	60,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	24,00
Total:	24,00

Eligibility for exams

75% attendance.

Calculation formula of final grade

Attendance (40%) + Participation in oral presentations and final evaluation (60%) 
 
Evaluation Methods:

Participants shall make at least 3 oral presentations throughout the course for which they will receive practical suggestions of improvement and a final feedforward.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Individual oral presentations.