AGC 5300 - Oral Communication in Graduate Studies

The goal of this highly interactive course is to equip students with the oral communication skills and confidence needed to succeed in professional and academic communities. Students explore strategies for effective public speaking and implement those strategies through a variety of presentations and group discussion projects. Other topics include oral summaries and presenting to diverse audiences.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to effectively organize and deliver presentations, including to diverse audiences.
Students will be able to create and use effective visual aids.
Students will be able to summarize and synthesize information from various sources.
Students will be able to effectively lead and participate in group discussions on professional and/or academic topics, to diverse audiences.