Course Evaluation Form for designation as fulfilling requirements for:
Oral Communication Competency
Definition of Oral Communication/ Speaking: Competence in speaking is the
ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language
appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience. Developing this competency
includes acquiring poise and developing control of the language through experience
in making presentations to small groups, to large groups, and through the media.
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Course Title
Criteria
Explicit,
near
verbatim
Clear
connection
Obscure,
vague
Missing
1. Instruction in the skills identified on the
TWU Basic Rubric for Oral
Communication Literacy
- instruction/ guidelines for developing
Content and methods of presentation.
2. Documentation of scheduled (individual)
oral presentations.
3. Evidence that the TWU Basic Rubric for
Oral Communication Literacy will be
used to evaluate presentations.
4. Evidence of providing students with
feedback (from class and teacher) on
which they can improve their skills.
5. Evidence of academic significance of the
oral presentation in the course.
Recommendation: □ Approve for Oral Communication Competency
□ Recommend revisions
□ Deny
Note to departments: Courses approved for oral communication competency must
meet all five criteria above. A memo should accompany syllabi proposed for this
competency that explains how the course meets each criterion.