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Grading basis/credits:
Prereq: credit will not be granted if credit received for: COMM 1101, COMM 1101H, GC 1461
Description: Students develop fundamental skills, knowledge, and abilities to confidently communicate their thoughts and ideas to others in a public forum. Students prepare and present a series of informative and persuasive speeches on socially significant topics in multicultural contexts. Special focus on ethics, citizenship, voice, language. Every student will have at least ten opportunities to present during the semester, from one-minute informal presentations to eight-minute formal presentations. Three speeches will be digitally recorded, and we will utilize an on-line annotation tool called VideoANT for both self and peer critiques.
Class Time: 20% Lecture, 5% Film/Video, 20% Discussion, 25% Small Group Activities, 30% Student Presentation.
Work Load: 30 pages reading per week, 8 pages writing per term, 10 presentations, 4 quizzes. 2 formal, full-sentence outlines
Grade: 20% quizzes, 15% written homework, 55% in-class presentation, 10% class participation.
Exam Format: Students have choice of taking the quizzes in two formats: (A) multiple-choice and true/false, or (B) essay.
Instructor:
Trites,Jill K
(CCE Distinguished Tchg Award)
Grading basis/credits:
Prereq: credit will not be granted if credit received for: COMM 1101, COMM 1101H, GC 1461
Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the field of Speech Communication; to show basic theories of communication; illustrate the complicated process that is communication; and demonstrate that, through conscious choices, the student can significantly impact the effectiveness of communication. This course will aid the student in the development of communication skills and allows for assessment of personal strengths, weaknesses and barriers to communication. This, ultimately, will prepare the student to be a better communicator.
Instructor: Dorsey,Heather Jane
Grading basis/credits:
Prereq: credit will not be granted if credit received for: COMM 1101, COMM 1101H, GC 1461
Description: Students develop fundamental skills, knowledge, and abilities to confidently communicate their thoughts and ideas to others in a public forum. Students prepare and present a series of informative and persuasive speeches on socially significant topics in multicultural contexts. Special focus on ethics, citizenship, voice, language.
Instructor: Kelly,Margaret Ellen Delehanty
Grading basis/credits:
Prereq: credit will not be granted if credit received for: COMM 1101, COMM 1101H, GC 1461
Description: This course is designed to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles, processes, and practices of face-to-face human communication. Core focus is on public communication; providing practical public speaking experiences and opportunities to critically analyze this rhetorical art. Emphasis is placed on frequent in-class presentations, critical and creative thinking, written critiques, readings, and group discussions. Understanding the power of speech, language, and organization of ideas to reach communicative goals is paramount.
Class Time: 20% Lecture, 5% Film/Video, 20% Discussion, 20% Small Group Activities, 35% Student Presentation.
Work Load: 20-50 pages reading per week, 4-10 pages writing per term, 2 exams, 6 presentations, 11 homework assignments.
Grade: 11% mid exam, 13% final exam, 18% written homework, 8% attendance, 50% in-class presentation.
Instructor: Frederickson,Tina