Speaking Center News
Center Sponsors Presidential Town Hall
By Hannah Alley
February 4, 2008 marked the Agnes Scott College Speaking Center’s first Political Town Hall. The Center’s main goals were to educate the campus community on the politicians and have one student articulate a candidate’s views. Read more.
Impromptu Speech Contest 2007
By Erin Linsenmeyer
On Thursday, November 8th, the Speaking Center held the annual Impromptu Speech Contest. With 16 participants speaking on subjects ranging from tips on impressing Georgia Tech guys to the impact of the death of Sadaam Hussein, an informative and fun time was had by all. Read more.
Agnes Scott Speaking Center’s Rhetoric: Voices to move an audience
By Hannah Alley
What is "Voices of Rhetoric?" It is a program that attempts to show college students that rhetoric is not solely political or a formal presentation, but that rather it is everywhere and can involve anyone or anything. Read more.
Ethical Speaking Lesson #1: Truthfulness
By Ashley Mengwasser
Every time you speak, the venial temptation exists: Through what lens can I spin researched information to better support my argument? Can I overlook the fact that my topic has garnered great opposition? Similarly, can I concede strict attention to the nuances of a dilemma to gain greater authority and obviate counterclaims? Read more.
We’ve Got MAIDS On Our Minds
By Alice Ferron
Have you ever wanted a quick solution to crafting the perfect presentation? Then want no more and think MAIDS or MIDAS. The up to date speaker can use these acronyms interchangeably to help them remember the five canons of rhetoric. We’re at a women’s college so let’s go with MAIDS. Read more.
Good Women Speaking Well: What You Need to Know About Speaking Ethically
By Jasmine S. Terry
Good speakers never want their audience to perceive them negatively. Appearing incompetent or coming off as someone other than what you want the audience to think you are are obstacles all speakers face. But what do you do when the truth about your character or your evidence could substantially compromise the persuasiveness of your argument? Read more.