| Speech - public
speaking
Fundamentals of Speech
"I'm always amazed by the number of students who freak out over having to
stand in front of a group and talk. In one word, my advice to them is relax.
Second, I'd like to suggest that they enroll in a section of fundamentals
of speech. In "fundies," students learn that there is no magic formula for
dealing with nervousness. However, they gain valuable confidence and they
do learn how to actually make nervousness work for them. And a "fundies"
class is the ideal place to get rid of the fear of public speaking. Your
classmates are a friendly audience and, at least in most cases, your instructor
is pretty friendly too. Everyone wants you to succeed. So if you're nervous
about speaking in front of a group, relax and check into the next available
section of fundamentals of speech." |
