Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Communicate with confidence through voice and body language

Discover how to use your voice, body language and words to enhance the way you come across to others. Skills include: rapport; assertive posture and gestures; vocal energy; projecting an effective personal style; sensitive listening and communicating with care and conviction.

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Key course information

Dates
03/06/12 - 10/06/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
2 weeks

Time
10:30 - 17:30

Fees
Full fee: £114
Senior fee: £114
Concession: £57

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
DT008

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?

drama@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2542

Course outline

What is the course about?

To discover how body language, voice and words enhance the way you present to others.
To engage and influence others by developing a compelling presence as a communicator.
To build a positive relationship with others through sensitive listening and rapport.

What topics will we cover?

Breathing and posture.
Voice and vocal variety.
Vocal tone and energy.
Developing rapport.
Body language: barriers; gestures; signals.
Coping with awkward situations.
The power of words.
Developing a presence as a communicator.
Engaging an audience.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Gain the confidence to achieve a positive response.
Develop and project a pleasing personal style.
Establish and maintain a resourceful relationship through rapport.
Maintain pace and interest both vocally and verbally.
Communicate with greater care and conviction.
Engage and influence an audience or individual listeners.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Students whose first language is not English will need to be fully competent in speaking, reading and writing.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Speak English fluently.
• Read and respond to a variety of text.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Take notes.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course will comprise of talks, discussion, role play and observation, with opportunity for group feedback and evaluation. There will be practical and experiential activities, including individual, pair and small group exercises. The programme aims to build on the individual's skills, applying them to both social and work situations.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

All materials are provided by the tutor, including extensive notes and detailed documentation.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. There will be regular on-going feedback from the tutor. There will be time for students to discuss their progress individually.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

'Quick vocal improvement', 'Presenting Yourself Successfully', 'Persuasive Speaking', Communicating Effectively at Work'.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2542

drama@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in advice During term-time: Monday & Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 17.30 - 18.30 Non term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 Wednesday 17.30 - 18.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.