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Course Description

Fundamentals of Oral Communication is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the skills necessary to communicate with others and in groups. In addition, the course will prepare students to present material orally and visually.

Learner Outcomes

As a result of the practice and instruction afforded by this class, a student should be able to:

  1. Display knowledge of key communication concepts
  2. Communicate effectively in a range of situations
  3. Analyze communication challenges and competencies
  4. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
  5. Follow ethical speaking guidelines.
  6. Select a speech topic and purpose appropriate to his/her disciplinary interests and the knowledge of the audience.
  7. Clearly organize and outline a speech.
  8. Identify his/her personal values and value systems and their influences, as well as those of some other cultures and systems.
  9. Attract and maintain an audience’s attention.
  10. Employ methods that enhance source credibility.
  11. Analyze an audience and tailor a speech to fit it.
  12. Identify and analyze a variety of social problems in various cultures and compare possible solutions.
  13. Present ideas using effective style and delivery.
  14. Develop and present sound reasoning and evidence.
  15. Identify and implement ethical, effective strategies for the purpose of informing or persuading an audience.

Required Course Materials

Adler, Ronald B., George Rodman, Athena du Pré. Understanding Human Communication 14th Edition, Oxford University Press; 14th edition (12.6.2019). ISBN-10 : 0190925698; ISBN-13 : 978-0190925697

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Sponsor Institution

Credits earned for this course are included in a LC State transcript.

This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course

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Section Title
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
Type
self-paced
Dates
Start Now, you have 365 days to complete this course once enrolled.
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
ISI Undergrad Course Registration Fees credit (3 units) $510.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 units
Drop Request Deadline
500 days after enrollment

Section Notes

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