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Speech 101 Oral Communication
Training in clear and effective public speaking, including impromptu and extemporaneous styles. Students prepare and deliver engaging, audience-centered presentations. Emphasis on interpersonal communication as a building block to communicating publicly.
Prerequisites
ENGL 100B w/B- or higher (if required)
Pedagogical Approach & Learning Outcomes
Pedagogical Approach
Student-centered, experiential, and applied learning focused.
Learning Outcomes
To better understand why aspects of communication relating to interpersonal, nonverbal, group, public speaking, and mass communication matter in every aspect of our lives and how it can contribute to our own self-exploration, life/career goals, and character development; To prepare and deliver effective presentations in a variety of scenarios and situations using awareness of rhetorical skills, language, nonverbal cues, and culture.
Assessment & Other Information
Assessment
Exams; brief reflection papers; in-class presentations, and activities.
Other Information
None
Course Resources
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A Primer on Communication Studies (Open (Access) Textbook)