Course Description
A course focused on oral communication and research-based analysis, argument, and critical reflection.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate and ethical oral communication messages for given contexts and communicators to increase knowledge, foster understanding, and/or promote change.
- Analyze and evaluate messages according to context, audience, intent, and other principles of oral communication, to contribute to the ongoing development of knowledge and relationships.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| About Me (SLO 1) | 8.3% |
| Group Analysis Presentation (SLO 2) | 8.3% |
| Mini Ted Talk (SLO 1) | 8.3% |
| Elevator Pitch (SLO 1) | 8.3% |
| Community Proposal (SLO 2) | 8.3% |
| Topic Proposal (SLOs 1 & 2) | 8.3% |
| Weekly reaction videos | 6.25% |
| Conversation Starters | 6.25% |
| Peer Feedback | 6.25% |
| Course Reflections | 6.25% |
| Participation | 25% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93-100 points | A |
| 90-92.9 points | A- |
| 87-89.9 points | B+ |
| 83-86.9 points | B |
| 80-82.9 points | B- |
| 77-79.9 points | C+ |
| 73-76.9 points | C |
| 70-72.9 points | C- |
| 67-69.9 points | D+ |
| 63-66.9 points | D |
| 60-62.9 points | D- |
| 0-59.9 points | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Participation contributes to the final course grade as outlined above (25%).
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Speak Out, Call in: Public Speaking as Advocacy by Meggie Mapes PhD ISBN: 9781936153121
- Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence and Power on the Internet by Taylor Lorenz ISBN: 9781982146894
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.