COURSE OVERVIEW                                                                                                                                                                                    
In this course, students will build on the basic public speaking skills that they have learned in Public Speaking Level 1: Speak with Confidence. This 9-session program intends to help students present a well-researched topic on stage. Utilizing Generative AI, presentation design tools, and technological aids, students will proficiently engage with their audience. Moreover, they will learn the basic Q&A techniques to help them answer questions from the audience confidently. The content of student presentations will be based on research from across disciplines, as opposed to anecdotal or personal stories like in Level 1. This is to ensure students know how to research from credible sources, organize their findings in a logical manner, and enrich their interdisciplinary knowledge. The completion of this course will help students in future debate courses at One Publique. Like Level 1, students will critically think and reflect on the content they are passionate about. Students will learn to provide constructive feedback and engage in peer learning. All classes are run with hands-on, action-oriented activities in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere.

CLASS ORIENTATION                                                                                                                                                                                 
• Students will receive an orientation in the first session. During the orientation, they will be briefed about class rules, homework, and expectations.
• Parents will receive an orientation prior to the commencement of the course. During the orientation, they will be introduced to the course and classroom policies.

HOMEWORK                                                                                                                                                                                                  
• Students will be assigned some light homework after each session. Completion of homework is highly recommended, so students benefit from applying the concepts in class in their speech work.
• Parents can help check in with their children to see if they are doing their assignments/homework, but they are advised not to interfere with the students’ speech writing process; Please refrain from editing students’ speech content. We would like to ensure that students can express their authentic voices.

FINAL SHOW                                                                                                                                                                                                 
• The last session is the Final Show. Every student will give a speech in front of a live audience based on the topics that they choose. Participation in this event is mandatory for course completion. Parents are invited to join us at this event.
• The Final Show serves as an evaluation of the students’ learning outcomes. One Publique retains the discretion to extend invitations solely to students whose performance, work ethics, and discipline align with the standards of One Publique.
• If students are absent for more than 2 classroom sessions without making up for their absence, this will result in exclusion from participation in the Final Show.
• Each student attending the Final Show will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Performance Video.

COMMUNICATION                                                                                                                                                                                       
• Students and instructors will communicate through Google Classroom.
• Parents will receive Before vs. After (Final Show) videos of their children together with progress updates throughout the course.

LOCATION                                                                                                                                                                                                      
• In-person at One Publique Head Office, located on the 3rd floor of Vanilla Moon on Chan Road.

 

PREREQUISITES                                                                                                                                                                                           
• Students must have completed Public Speaking Level 1: Speak with Confidence as a prerequisite for this class.

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT                                                                                                                                                                       
• Each student is expected to bring their own laptop to class. iPads are not recommended. Laptops have powerful functionality when it comes to slide design.
• Each student must have a personal Gmail account for Google Classroom access. We do not allow students to use their school emails.