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Beginner Level

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Approx. 12 hours to complete
English

What you will learn

  • How to hold the attention of a wide range of audiences

  • How to project a powerful combination of confidence, competence, and charisma

  • How to arrange your content in clear, memorable packages

  • How to use a well-tested suite of rhetorical rhythms to enhance your delivery and linguistic sophistication

Skills you will gain

  • Communication
  • Poise
  • Advocacy
  • Rhythm
Flexible deadlines
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Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level

No background is needed

Approx. 12 hours to complete
English

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University of Michigan

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1
Week 1
4 hours to complete

Week 1 | Poise: Vocabulary

4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 23 min), 14 readings, 5 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
4 hours to complete

Week 2 |Poise: Speaking Studies and Speaking Exercises

4 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 8 min), 6 readings, 4 quizzes
Week3
Week 3
2 hours to complete

Week 3 | Rhythm: Vocabulary

2 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 21 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes
Week4
Week 4
3 hours to complete

Week 4 | Rhythm: Speaking Studies and Speaking Exercises

3 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 6 min), 5 readings, 4 quizzes

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