COM COURSE LEVEL OUTCOMES 1
SUBJECT
COURSE #
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Given a topic, students will be able to plan, revise and present an
extemporaneous and/or impromptu speech utilizing limited notation
and minimized preparation time.
COM
1
For an informative speaking situation, the student will be able to:
assess the audience using appropriate communication theory,
develop a topic that meets the needs of the audience and the
speaker, organize and develop the speech, preform the speech to
meet the needs of the environment and audience and evaluate the
speaking performance.
For a persuasive speaking situation, the student will be able to
complete all of the above outcomes and be able to: develop and
defend a claim, research and organize supporting warrants for the
claim, and identify the necessary evidence for the warrants that
support the claim.
Students will be able to synthesize and evaluate effects of current
events and create both a written and oral analysis.
COM
20
Using reasoning skills and critical thinking capabilities, students will
be able to create an argument defending a position.
Applying reasoning and persuasive techniques, students will be able
to evaluate an opposing argument form a classmate/s, recognize
logical fallacies, and create refutation.
Given a specific communication event, the student will be able to
identify the communication theory that best fits the event and develop
strategies to enhance the communication between the participants .
COM
3
Given a specific communication theory(interpersonal, small group,
public or mass media), the student will be able to research, organize,
and write a paper concerning the development and implementation
of that theory and what training or experiences would be necessary to
use the theory effectively.
Students will research, design and present informative and
persuasive speeches.
COM
35
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history and
development of the field of intercultural communication and recall
important facts associated with the discipline.
COM COURSE LEVEL OUTCOMES 2
Students will be able to evaluate socio-cultural characteristics and
patterns, predicting the influence on human perception and
communication.
Students will develop communication skills to interact with other
cultures in a positive fashion and integrate course content in crosscultural exchanges.
Students will memorize tenets of effective communication in the
workplace, demonstrating understanding by applying principles to
hypothetical scenarios. Students will research and evaluate current
research to design a final project analyzing current communication
issues in organizations.
COM
5
In a speaking situation, the student will be able to assess the
audience using appropriate communication theory, develop a topic
that meets the needs of the audience and the speaker, organize and
develop the presentation, perform the presentation to meet the needs
of the environment and audience and evaluate the speaking
performance.
Given a small group situation, the student will be able to develop an
agenda, organize the committee, call the committee, lead the
committee through the agenda and manage the minutes of the
committee meeting.
Given a dyadic conversation example, the student will apply
applicable communication models.
COM
8
Given a conflict management scenario, the student will analyze the
scenario and identify specific conflict management techniques that
enhance communication.