Academic Courses
Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMA 103 | Fundamentals of Speech | (3-0) 3 Cr. Hrs. |
Course Description
This course develops essential skills through directed practice in a variety of speech situations and furnishes basic knowledge necessary for intelligent speech improvement; stress is on speaker’s ideas, attitudes and audience adjustment.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- None.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Write effectively using well-supported statements.
- Write an organized document that is free from mechanical errors.
- Demonstrate the ability to speak clearly using well-supported statements.
- Analyze written and verbal communications.
- Interpret written and verbal communications.
- Demonstrate the major techniques for delivering an effective and professional speech presentation (informative, entertaining and persuasive).
- Demonstrate effective listening skills.
- Explain principles and concepts required for effective listening skills.
- Demonstrate effective communications with confidence.
Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the COMA section of the current course schedule for availability.