Communication Studies Students Must Be Able To

Understand the application of speech-making as a political and intellectual force in American history

Apply the principles of discussion methods, group leaderships, and argumentation and debate when making informed decisions

Analyze various genres of communication, using appropriate models and theories of rhetorical criticism

Analyze and orally interpret poetry, drama and other genre of literature in order to communicate both text and context to a specific audience

Encounter interpersonal situations with knowledge, equanimity and communication competence.

Write, deliver, interpret and critically analyze text in various communication genres

Apply effective communication methods and techniques in research, critical thinking and listening, and evaluation of rhetorical acts