Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Application Level) Describe and demonstrate how the individual elements of the communication process including encoding, decoding, message, noise, context, and channels contribute to a transactional exchange. (CSLO 1,2,3,4)
2. (Application Level) Explain the importance of selecting and narrowing a topic to the success of a presentation and demonstrate the ability to appropriately frame a topic. (CSLO 1,2,3,4)
3. (Application Level) Describe how audience perceptions, including cultural demographic factors, and situational expectations affect the reception of the speaker's presentation. Demonstrate the ability to adapt appropriately to the audience and situation. (CSLO 1,2,3,4)
4. (Application Level) Use appropriate research methods, including cultural and global perspectives, necessary for finding a variety of forms of support which add power and credibility to a speech. (CSLO 1,2,3,4)
5. (Application Level) Construct appropriate introductions and conclusions. (CSLO 1,2,3,4)
6. (Application Level) Explain the impact of verbal and nonverbal messages in a presentation and demonstrate the ability to use them effectively and appropriately. (CSLO 1,2,3,4)
7. (Application Level) Create appropriate visual aids using presentational software. (CSLO 1,2)
8. (Synthesis Level) Effectively incorporate appropriate strategies of organization, support, and building credibility while achieving an informative goal. (CSLO 1,2,3,4)
9. (Synthesis Level) Effectively incorporate appropriate strategies of organization, evidence, argumentation, critical thinking, and building ethical appeals while achieving a persuasive goal. (CSLO 1,2,3,4)
10. (Application Level) Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage communication apprehension in the public speaking context. (CSLO 1,2,3,4)
11. (Application Level) Demonstrate the ability to critically listening to public presentations. (CSLO 1,2,3,4)