Archive for November, 2008

Obama The Orator – Episode 1

Dr. Vernon Lapps, a retired professor of speech and communications, offers some insights into President elect Barack Obama’s Oratory skills. Mansfield University Public Relations Director, Dennis Miller and Dr Lapps discuss Obama’s style and delivery.

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Nov 2008

Obama The Orator – Episode 2

A discussion between Dennis Miller and Dr. Vernon Lapps continues in Part two of Obama the Orator. The discussion contains analysis of Barack Obama’s oratory skills and how it may have helped pave his way to the White House. Rhythm, pace, delivery and dialect are topics of discussion as well as comparison to one of the great 20th century orators. Hosted by Christie Martin.

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Nov 2008

Obama The Orator – Episode 3

Mansfield University Public Relation Director Dennis Miller and Dr. Vernon Lapps continue their discussion of President elect Barack Obama’s speech skills and what role it played in the election process. In Part 3, Dr Lapps also gives insight into the communication skills of Ronald Reagan and Martin Luther King Jr.

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Nov 2008