• Non-Written Communication (NWC) (3 hours) 

• • For all catalogs 2024-2025 and beyond, this course satisfies the True Blue Core (TBC) curriculum requirement (3 hours) for Non-Written Communication (NWC). To learn more about TBC requirements: https://w1.mtsu.edu/truebluecore/core.php. 
  • For all catalogs prior to 2024-2025, this course (COMM 2200) satisfies one of the general education curriculum requirements for Communication (3 of 9 hours). To learn more about general education requirements for catalogs prior to 2024-2025: https://w1.mtsu.edu/gen_ed/requirements.php. 
  • The TBC outcome for Non-Written Communication: Students communicate effectively through oral, embodied, or other mediated formats, considering organization, language (or other forms of expression), delivery, supporting material, a cogent central message, and audience.

Description:

Audience-Centered Communication (COMM 2200) is an introductory course focused on the theory and practice of public speaking. This class is designed to develop competencies involving (a) critical thinking in researching and developing oral presentations; (b) ethical and effective decision making in the selection, presentation, and attribution of ideas, arguments, and supporting materials; and (c) evaluation of presentations through critical listening. Some of the additional skills that you will learn include how to engage in audience analysis, choose an appropriate topic, and effectively utilize evidence. Students will be required to deliver several presentations. A major goal of this course is to provide a comfortable setting in which you can learn and develop non-written communication.

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