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Public Speaking Syllabus
Develop confident presentation, storytelling, and communication skills for any audience or setting. The full Public Speaking syllabus: 6 subjects, 25 chapters and 75 topics, with 300 flashcards written against it.
Public Speaking subjects
Public Speaking has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Foundations of Public Speaking
- Understanding Communication · 4 topics
- History and Theory of Rhetoric · 3 topics
- Overcoming Speech Anxiety · 3 topics
- Listening and Audience Awareness · 2 topics
Speech Preparation and Structure
- Audience Analysis · 3 topics
- Selecting and Researching a Topic · 3 topics
- Organizing the Speech · 3 topics
- Introductions and Conclusions · 2 topics
- Outlining and Scripting · 3 topics
Delivery and Performance
- Methods of Delivery · 2 topics
- Vocal Delivery · 3 topics
- Physical Delivery and Stage Presence · 4 topics
- Rehearsal and Self-Improvement · 3 topics
Visual Aids and Presentation Tools
- Designing Effective Visuals · 3 topics
- Presentation Software and Technology · 3 topics
- Virtual and Remote Presenting · 3 topics
Storytelling and Persuasion
- The Art of Storytelling · 4 topics
- Persuasive Speaking · 4 topics
- Rhetorical Devices and Language · 3 topics
- Inspiring and Motivating Audiences · 2 topics
Speaking Contexts and Career Development
- Types of Speeches · 3 topics
- Professional and Business Speaking · 3 topics
- Group and Interactive Speaking · 3 topics
- Cross-Cultural and Inclusive Speaking · 2 topics
- Developing a Speaking Career · 4 topics
Public Speaking flashcards
300 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
Public Speaking syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Public Speaking syllabus?
Public Speaking covers 6 subjects: Foundations of Public Speaking, Speech Preparation and Structure, Delivery and Performance, Visual Aids and Presentation Tools, Storytelling and Persuasion and Speaking Contexts and Career Development.
How many chapters and topics are in the Public Speaking syllabus?
25 chapters and 75 topics, across 6 subjects. Speaking Contexts and Career Development is the largest subject, with 15 topics in 5 chapters.
Are there Public Speaking flashcards?
Yes — 300 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.