Course Description and Learning Outcomes

Course Description: INAG110

This course focuses on oral communication; it examines how perception, self-concept, verbal and nonverbal communication affect the communication process as it emerges in the workplace. The course provides skill training in speech writing, public speaking, group communication, interpersonal communication, listening, and responding. Credit only granted for: COMM107, COMM200, ENES143, INAG110, JOUR130 or THET285

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate competency in planning, preparing, and presenting effective oral presentations with varying purposes.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of oral communication in academic, social, and professional endeavors.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in using verbal and nonverbal language appropriate to the goal and the context of communication.
• Use effective presentation techniques including presentation graphics.
• Demonstrate an enhanced awareness of one’s own communication style and choices.
• Demonstrate skill in responding to questions, managing interpersonal and group communication, and applying principles of effective listening.
• Demonstrate awareness of communication ethics in a global society.
• Understand how perception affects the communication process.