• To be determined by instructor.

• An introduction to the performative basis of oral communication and self-presentation.
• A further specific description pertaining to this section of the course may be added.

Course Goals

• Students will be able to identify, analyze, and practice the various discursive modes involved in everyday self-presentation.
• Students will demonstrate an enhanced awareness of the performative basis of oral communication.
• Students will develop the ability to adapt their oral communication to specific purposes and audiences.
• Students will demonstrate facility in presenting themselves effectively in both formal speeches and job-related improvisations.
• Students will achieve a deeper awareness of how they are perceived by others in specific social and rhetorical situations.

Program Goals

• Oral and written communication will be characterized by clarity, critical analysis, logic, coherence, persuasion, precision, and rhetorical awareness (Core Curriculum learning outcomes I)
• Cultural and Social Perspectives: Cultural and social perspective will be characterized by cultural awareness and an understanding of the complexity and dynamic nature of social/political/economic systems; human and institutional behavior, values, and belief systems; historical and spatial relationship; and, flexibility, open-mindedness, and tolerance. (Core Curriculum learning outcomes III)

• Speeches, papers, facilitated discussions, presentations, examinations, etc. as determined by the instructor.
• All sections must include at least (10) ten pages of writing in order to meet departmental expectations.

• Departmental plagiarism policies
• Other policy statements specific to this class should be included on the syllabus.
• Dates for completion of all assignments should be provided.
• MLA style should be emphasized and required on out of class essays.