2.2 Oral Communication
As speakers, students will develop the ability to:
- Articulate and promote ideas in a clear, organized manner that demonstrates critical analysis skills
- Use language that is appropriate within and across cultures to address diverse audiences
- Demonstrate nonverbal behavior that supports the verbal message
- Employ media and technology if appropriate to the communication context
- As active listeners, students will develop the ability to:
- Maintain focus on the speaker’s verbal and nonverbal messages
- Listen respectfully and critically
- Provide feedback based on interpretation and evaluation of the message
These courses fulfill General Competency Requirements
Courses
COM 101 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 credits |
COM 102 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 credits |
COM 114 | Professional Speaking | 3 credits |
COM 120 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 credits |