None Communication Applications is a one semester course. Students will be expected to identify, analyze, develop, and evaluate communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal and professional presentations. None Students study the communication process, including self as communicator, communication in interaction, and communication in democratic group processes. Practice in speech preparation, presentation and analysis is pursued.
Creative drama is also explored.
None Students learn how to analyze concepts of rhetoric, select topics, conduct library and non-library research. Students also organize ideas and select appropriate language for the preparation, presentation, delivery, and evaluation of speeches. None Students learn specific formats for debate and processes of logic and critical thinking. Reading experiences, practice in writing single issue briefs, interpreting resolutions, developing affirmative and negative case constructions, listening to cross-examinations, evaluating arguments and presenting debates are emphasized. Students may be required to attend tournaments.