Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches
Master the art of crafting and delivering inspiring ceremonial speeches that move and motivate audiences.
Master the art of crafting and delivering inspiring ceremonial speeches that move and motivate audiences.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Dynamic Public Speaking Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Craft speeches that inspire and entertain audiences
Develop compelling stories and evidence to support key values
Master various speech arrangement techniques
Create eloquent passages appropriate to occasion
Deliver speeches effectively from manuscript or memory
Integrate appropriate humor and style elements
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
4.5 Hours PreRecorded video
7 quizzes, 1 assignment
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course teaches students how to create and deliver powerful ceremonial and motivational speeches. Through detailed instruction in values-based storytelling, speech arrangement, and stylistic devices, learners develop the skills to craft compelling presentations for various occasions. The curriculum covers everything from manuscript preparation to delivery techniques, including memory methods and humor integration. Students practice through video recordings and peer feedback, learning to adapt their speaking style for different contexts while maintaining authenticity and impact.
Using values and storytelling to develop a great speech
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Arrangement. Finding the right form for your speech.
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Getting it just right. Good language, tone, and writing for the delivery
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Remembering and delivering a great speech
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Review and assessment
Module 5 · 4 Minutes to complete
Review and assessment: Lesson Choices
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Public Speaking and Communication Education
Dr. Matt McGarrity is a Teaching Professor in the Communication Department at the University of Washington, where he teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in public speaking, argumentation, classical rhetoric, rhetorical criticism, and communication pedagogy. He is the founder and current director of the University of Washington Center for Speech & Debate, which provides speech coaching to students.
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