Course Description

The goal of Comm 1300 is to learn how speakers and audiences interact. The course combines lecture, discussion, readings, and other exercises in order to:

1. Become a confidant, articulate and ethical speaker by gaining both theoretical and practical knowledge of public speaking and related communication processes.
2. To learn to analyze and adapt speech content and delivery for different rhetorical situations.
3. To research, think critically, and organize ideas to create a clear, concise and engaging presentation.
4. To practice public speaking skills as both a speaker and observer.

Papers and Outlines

All written work in this course is expected to adhere to academic standards:

• correct sentence and paragraph construction
• correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• absence of typographical errors
• logistical information in the right hand corner of the first page (name, course title and number, section number, teacher's name, and date)
• page numbers
• stapled
• References and citations in accordance to APA style

Classroom tones

COMM 1300 provides each student with a rare opportunity to take risks and grow by testing new skills and trying new methods. A supportive classroom atmosphere is required to successfully learn public speaking skills. Students are asked to remember how important criticism and feedback are, and how easily criticism can wound or lack of criticism can misguide. Teachers will work with each class to create and maintain a constructive and supportive environment.

Disabilities Statement

The College will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Students should notify the Counselor for Students with Disabilities, Disability Services Office, located in Willard 322 (phone 303-492-8671) and their instructors of any special needs. Instructors should be notified the first day of classes.

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