General Information

• Name: Fundamentals of Speech Communication
• 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

Studies theories and principles of speech, public speaking, discussion, interpersonal communication and oral interpretation.

II: Course Objectives

• to develop the critical thinking about the scope, variations, and processes of communication.
• to expand competence with all forms of modern language-- verbal, nonverbal, and electronic.
• to attain a greater appreciation of diversity in communication.
• to gain experience in delivering basic presentations.
• to learn how to plan, coordinate, and deliver team presentations.

III: Course Linkage

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

Fundamentals of Speech Communication 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.

• have college-level skills in reading and writing
• have effective and efficient learning skills
• have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.
• understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.