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Chapter 36: Civic and Political Context
Key Concepts
36-1 Develop a presentation appropriate to the civic or political format.
36-2 Apply the guidelines for public dialogue or debate.
Suggested Activities and Exercises
Contexts and Dimensions
Record a local government meeting or similar event broadcast on local-access television. As a
Differences in Format
Have students discuss the differences in speaking in a symposium, panel, forum, or debate. Then
Debate
Divide the students into groups and give them a proposition to be debated. Have the students
A Political Climate
If the class is being held during a municipal political campaign, have students attend a debate
Tests
Correct answers are marked with an asterisk. The places in the Compact Handbook where the
information was presented are shown in brackets.
True/False Questions
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Multiple Choice Questions
4. According to your text, a series of short speeches, usually informative, on various aspects
of the same general topic is called a _____.
5. A __________________ is defined, essentially, as a question and answer format.
6. When giving presentations in a group format, being aware of your nonverbal
communication means you should_____.
Essay and Short Answer Questions
7. What are two typical speaking situations in the civic and political context? [36a]