GEM2027 review (NUS)

in this review, i will be giving the rough description, assessment criteria and difficulty. i will not discuss about how easy or difficult to score a certain grade or what not. also, excuse my language.. i am not a professional writer.

GEM2027: Introduction To Public Speaking

this module, like the title mentioned, expose you the key ideas and what not when it comes to speaking to a crowd. lectures tend to highlight key things to take note whenever you are the speaker or the listener. now and then, there will be guest speakers as well.

as for grading wise, they grade you through three speeches, in-class quiz and one group project. for each speech, you are required to submit a speech outline as well.

personally, i find this module an enriching and fun experience. i really enjoy class time as you get to learn many new things pertaining to giving speeches. most might think it is common sense but you would be surprised at the amount of new things you get to learn. furthermore, you get to practise now and then since there are times where you need to give a speech there isn’t graded.. just for trying out. however, the in-class quiz is kind of silly i guess. without reading the textbook, like me, you might find the quiz a challenge despite it being in MCQ. at the end of the day, i find that this module really taught me to feel more confident whenever i am expected to make a speech.

as for tips from someone who has taken this module, i suggest to those aiming for a very good grade to really read the long boring textbook in preparation for the in-class. aside from that quiz, i would say enjoy the process of the group project and giving speeches. while producing the speech outline can be a pain in the neck, you get valuable feedbacks from your peers and tutor after each speech. these are things that will be carried for the rest of your life, treasure them. there are sure to have those “spoil market” students who speak really well and spoiling the bell curve, nonetheless, i would say the experience is more worth it.

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