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Course Descriptions

CourseCourse TitleCredit 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.

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