Prerequisites
Undergraduate - UAA level COMM A110 Minimum grade of C
OR Undergraduate - UAA level ENGL A109 Minimum grade of C
OR Undergraduate - UAA level WRTG A110 Minimum grade of C
OR Undergraduate - UAA level WRTG A111 Minimum grade of C
OR Undergraduate - UAA level WRTG A1W Minimum grade of C
OR (Accuplacer-Reading Comp score 080
AND Accuplacer-Sentence Skills score 090)
OR Accuplacer-Sum AASS + AARC score 170
OR (Accuplacer NG Writing score 265
AND Accuplacer NG Reading score 265)
OR Accuplacer NG AAWR + AARE score 530
OR Enhanced ACT English score 22
OR EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT SCORE score 560
Course Description
Introduction to oral communication focusing on interpersonal, small group and public speaking processes. Students develop oral communication skills for improving feedback, active listening, language usage, nonverbal behavior, audience analysis, and techniques for speech preparation, delivery and alleviating speaking anxiety.
Special Note: Students who qualify for placement in WRTG A111 or have already completed WRTG A111 are qualified for this course.
Registration Restrictions: Appropriate test score on English placement test, SAT Verbal Section, or ACT English Test will waive the ENGL A109 or WRTG A110 prerequisite.