Television Academy. (2015, September 20). Viola Davis Gives Powerful Speech About Diversity and Opportunity | Emmys 2015 [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSpQfvd_zkE Viola Davis gives a powerful, must-watch acceptance speech about diversity and opportunity at the Emmys 2015.
Stanford. (2008, March 7). Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Address [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc In his 15-minute commencement speech, Jobs relates his own journey, failures, and successes. His speech is full of twists, turns, and the joys of charting your own path.
TheEllenShow. (2010, September 30). In case you missed my Tulane speech, watch it here! [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6pPBqfrAnI Ellen DeGeneres’s 10-minute commencement speech is praised for its humor, authenticity, and inspiring message. Can you inspire your audience, or make them laugh?
TEDx Talks. (2020, November 16). Why We Fear Public Speaking | Taylor Williams | TEDxUF [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN279ZEzGZo Watch this 10-minute TED Talk for Tayor Williams' advice on public speaking. Which tip(s) would you like to apply to your speeches?
PBS NewsHour. (2018, July 3). We stigmatize accents, but language belongs to everyone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoOLBi8XL7I Herman Diaz speaks about the practice of “accent profiling” in this 3-minute video. He speaks to the intersectionality of his accent and how it expresses his many cultural identities. His talk also showcases an engaging and expressive introductory speech.
Lesson 4: Make It Personal
Textbook
Read the following chapters in the course textbook this week:
TED. (2011, July 29). 5 ways to listen better | Julian Treasure [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSohjlYQI2A In this 7-minute TED Talk, Julian Treasure provides exercises for becoming a better listener.
