Essential Characteristics
Courses in Oral Communication focus on ways in which people verbally communicate both formally and informally. These courses are integral for students to develop skill both in formal oral presentations and in the ability to recognize conventions of oral communication and the ways in which oral communication can be enhanced and expanded by non-verbal means.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Such a course should enable students to:
- Create messages appropriate for the intended audience(s)
- Use appropriate supporting materials to communicate credibility and explain complex concepts to audiences
- Organize messages to support a purpose, following an organizational pattern
- Demonstrate an understanding of ethics and authenticity in communication with others
(Committee approved: 11/2020)