General Education Course (CMST101)
The School of Communication & 媒体 plays a vital role in the general education of 十大博彩推荐排名州立 大学’s undergraduate students. Our basic communication 课程 entitled Fundamentals of Speech is a requirement for all 十大博彩推荐排名州立 students and should be completed in the first or second year of a student’s academic career.
这门课: In Fundamentals of Speech, students develop an understanding and appreciation of the dynamic nature of the communication process. They also gain substantial experience with message composition and delivery through a variety of presentations. The 课程 focuses on strengthening communication skills, which are frequently referred to as “soft skills” and are absolutely essential for professional success and civic participation.
Professional Success: The ability to speak with confidence, communicate ideas clearly, 仔细听, establish strong interpersonal relations, and work productively in teams will give you a competitive edge in the job market. Verbal communication skills were identified as the top soft skill sought by employers when recruiting college graduates according to the Job Outlook Survey of 2011 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
公民参与: A vibrant democracy also demands that citizens actively participate in public life and have impact on public discussions and policy. Fundamentals of Speech emphasizes the centrality of developing an informed and ethically responsible voice from which such participation can take place.
批判性思维: 除了, the 课程 encourages students to be critical evaluators of public communication – from politicians, business and religious leaders, advertisers – in order to make informed decisions in their lives.
The Speech Waiver Challenge Exam:
Students with previous experience and/or advanced competencies in presentational speaking may test out of the Fundamentals of Speech 课程. The Speech Waiver Challenge Exam is quite rigorous and appropriate only for students who have already taken a similar 课程, have specific knowledge about the subject matter and have extensive experience in public speaking. Students who test out are still required to make up the three credits with other 课程work.
We strongly recommend that you carefully consider if you are an appropriate candidate for the exam. DO NOT schedule the exam during your last semester of study at 十大博彩推荐排名州立. If you fail the Speech Challenge Exam during your final semester of study, you will have to postpone your graduation.
Students are permitted to complete the speech waiver exam only once. If a student fails the speech waiver exam, they must complete CMST101 or its equivalent at another institution.
转移学分: If you are a transfer student and have completed a similar 课程 with focus on public speaking, this should be reflected on your transcript. Online 课程s are not accepted to satisfy this requirement.