General Information

• Name: Oral Communications
• Discipline: Communication (COM)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Communications and Fine Arts
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Introduces the principles and practices of public speaking.

II: Course Objectives

Students will be able to:

• Develop the critical thinking about oral communication, both in interpersonal and group settings.
• Review the major theories of oral communication.
• Assess modern oral communication electronic media.
• Appreciate intercultural forms of communication and presentations.
• Assess speaking situations and audiences.
• Learn how to create, rehearse, and research presentations.
• Gain experience in delivering basic presentations.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Educational Program Mission Linkage:

Oral Communications can be used for all degrees and certificates at WNC. It is most strongly linked to the missions for general education and the two primary transfer degrees: AA and AS. This course also helps prepare students to transfer successfully to baccalaureate degree programs.

General Education Program Outcomes Linkages

• have college-level skills in reading, writing, and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.
• have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.
• have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.
• understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.