Talk it Out: Mastering Critical Discourse

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Author(s): Christy A Schmidt
ISBN: 9781680757347
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2018
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Format: GRLContent (online access)

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Talk it Out: Mastering Critical Discourse

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TALK IT OUT: MASTERING CRITICAL DISCOURSE introduces an innovative approach for mastering critical thinking and public presentation. Unlike mainstream public speaking texts, TALK IT OUT explores miscommunication distortions and biases and provides metacognition methods to overcome those barriers. Ideal for public speaking, forensics, and moot court instruction, the text ensures students confidently master civil and effective discourse. Key point summaries provide focus and periodic quizzes confirm theoretical comprehension. Chapter exercises range from complex individual and group projects to straightforward reflection questions. Contemporary incorporated videos, photos, and reference readings inspire exploration.

About the Author
Christy A Schmidt

Christy A. Schmidt, Esq., a New Jersey barred attorney, serves as an Adjunct Professor of Communication at both Kean University in Union, New Jersey and Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. She earned her M.S. in Communication at Emerson College, Boston, and her J.D. at Rutgers University School of Law, Camden, New Jersey. Christy incorporates her 20 years of legal and entrepreneurial experience to instruct professionals in public presentation, debate, persuasion and alternative dispute resolution. In her spare time, she is a hobbyist photographer and author.

Table of Contents

PART 1: COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT

CHAPTER 1: Preparation to Mastery

CHAPTER 2: Communication and Miscommunication

CHAPTER 3: Human Psychology

CHAPTER 4: The Psychology of Persuasion

PART II: COGNITIVE BARRIERS

CHAPTER 5: Cognitive Distortion

CHAPTER 6: Cognitive Biases and Social Biases

CHAPTER 7: Decision-Making Cognitive Biases

CHAPTER 8: Memory Cognitive Biases

PART III: SPEAKING UP

CHAPTER 9: Critical Thinking

CHAPTER 10: The Art of Discourse

CHAPTER 11: Logos: Logic and Argument

CHAPTER 12: Ethos: Ethics – Research and Evidence

CHAPTER 13: Pathos: Passion, Manipulation and Fallacies

PART IV: PUBLIC SPEAKING ESSENTIALS

CHAPTER 14: Public Speaking

CHAPTER 15: Audience-Centered Presentation Structure

CHAPTER 16: Polish and Flourish – Visuals, Handouts, and Practice

CHAPTER 17: Crafting your Message – Nonverbal Elements

CHAPTER 18: Crafting your Message – Verbal Elements

PART V: SPEAKING UP

CHAPTER 19: Critical and Civil Discourse

CHAPTER 20: Debate

CHAPTER 21: Group Problem Solving and Presentations