DescriptionThis course will meet the Communications credit for graduation. Oral Communications is a skills-based course that explores a wide range of communication topics, including Intrapersonal and Interpersonal communication, vocal production, workplace communication, public speaking, and debate. Public speaking receives the most emphasis. The summer course will be a blend of online and on-campus requirements (on-campus dates are listed below).
Students will complete lessons online via Canvas, including preparing, writing, and delivering speeches. They must have access to a webcam to record speeches and turn them in digitally. Throughout the summer, several days will be set aside for students to come to school to practice speeches, receive feedback, or work through the curriculum. These days are not required and will be posted once the class begins.
Students who take the summer course will be required to complete an equivalent of 60 hours of work to satisfy the semester requirement. The course will span eleven weeks, from May 27th to August 8th. Students who take the summer online course are required to attend an on-campus orientation on the last day of semester exams, May 21st at 10:45 AM. A course syllabus will be provided at orientation. All students will be required to come to campus on August 8th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for the final speech.