Nov 22, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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CO 218 - Oral Communications (SR)


Credits: (4 credits)

Course focuses on the basic and necessary skills that are fundamental to oral communication.  Content includes selection, preparation, and delivery of persuasive, informative and other speech types.  Students will also practice oral readings, participate in class discussions, and complete reflective writing assignments.  Emphasis will be placed on practical communications with a focus on professional and business settings.

This is a Sustainability-Related (SR)  course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
None

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:

  1. Identify the complexities of human communication;
  2. Recognize and interpret nonverbal cues;
  3. Analyze an audience in order to adapt to different styles of speaking;
  4. Develop an appreciation for the impactful nature of words as an effective source of communication;
  5. Speak with confidence before a group;
  6. Listen with intention;
  7. Effectively utilize group dynamics.
Notes
Required of all CO majors/minors.



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