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I. Description of the Course Liberty University Catalog Description: “Study and practice in communicating ideas competently in public speaking. Students are also given a foundation for development... of communication skills in other human communication contexts, including dyadic and small group communication” (167). II. Rationale: Communication Studies Department’s Statement of Purpose, Statement of Learning Outcomes, and Professor’s Introductory Comments Purpose: As published in the Liberty University Undergraduate Catalog, “The purpose of the Department of Communication Studies is to provide students with a theoretical understanding of various communication processes and the ability to make practical application of knowledge in a multiplicity of professional and personal contexts” (103). Department’s Learning Objectives: The Catalog states that upon completion of courses in the communication curriculum, you should be able to: (1) apply communication theory and principles; (2) gather and synthesize pertinent information from a variety of sources; (3) create effective and audience-appropriate messages; and (4) integrate a Christian worldview with best practices for communication. Professor’s Introductory Remarks: Given the noble purposes and learning goals from the Catalog expressed above, this course will introduce you to the theory and practice of speech communication in personal, semiformal, and formal settings. The course will center on the examination and practice of communication between persons attempting to 1 present themselves authentically and virtuously to each other in interpersonal relationships and public communication. We will be concerned with verbal communication (using words), nonverbal communication (communication without words), the art of listening, handling conflict, the constellation of skills necessary for all public communication, and the challenges of speaking truthfully and being virtuous in a dark world. III. Prerequisite ENGL 100 or advanced standing on the English placement test. As stated in the Liberty University Catalog, it is your responsibility to make up any prerequisite deficiencies which would prevent you from successfully completing the course. IV. Textbook Seiler, William J. and Melissa L. Beall. Communication: Making Connections. 8th edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, 2011. ISBN-10: 0205691269 V. Learning Outcomes/ Objectives of the Course Overall Framing Objective: As might be expected at an evangelical Christian university and as set out in the department’s objective #4 in “II [Show More]

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