IAI GECC Course Description: C2900

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C2 900 Oral Communication: (3 Semester Credits)

C2900: Oral Communication (3-semester credits)
The following is revised C2 900 course description, effective Fall 2012, which includes the addition of an online speech course accommodation - 05/14/2012: The panel updated expectation and criteria for the online speech course in Spring of 2022 which is reflected below. - 04/01/2022, effective of the fall of 2022

The oral communication course, either a traditional public speaking or a hybrid content course, combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The oral communication course: (1) develops awareness of the communication process; (2) provides inventional, organizational and expressive strategies; (3) promotes understanding of and adaptation to a variety of communication contexts; and (4) emphasizes critical skills in listening, reading, thinking and speaking.

Students are expected to prepare and deliver at least three substantive speeches, including both informative and persuasive assignments delivered extemporaneously. To be substantial, these speeches should be of sufficient length to allow for careful development of thought (an individual presentation of at least five continuous minutes and requires significant attention to invention and organization). At least one of the substantive speeches must include multiple credible sources that are verbally cited. The oral communication assignments (including speeches, outlines, self evaluations, and other speaking activities) must account for at least 50% of the final grade.

The face-to-face performance of the three substantial speeches with the class and the instructor serving as an in-class audience is the preferred method of instruction. Institutions may offer online sections or courses of C2 900 to supplement their face-to-face offerings.  A fully online C2 900 course must meet all IAI oral communication guidelines and must also meet or exceed the following criteria:

SETTING:
o Students must perform in an appropriate environment that is free of visual and auditory distractions.

VENUE:
o The preferred venue is a workplace or community location (such as a classroom, library room, or conference room).

AUDIENCE:
o All three of the required speeches must be delivered in the presence of a live audience consisting of at least 6 people whose age is 16 or older.
o At least one of the three required speeches must be presented in front of a live audience located in the same room as the speaker, with the audience visible in the video recording throughout the entire presentation.
o Two of the required speeches may be presented live on a videoconferencing platform (such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams), with audience members’ faces visible to the speaker throughout the entire presentation.
o Audience members must be aware that they will be recorded or streamed live and that the video may be viewed by the instructor and the online class. 

TECHNOLOGY:
o Institutions are responsible for ensuring that students taking a fully online course, or a course with online components, are provided information about the specific, necessary technology required to complete the course.  Students taking a fully online course, or a course with online components, are expected to utilize appropriate technology.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS:
o Recorded speeches may not be edited; recording must be done in one continuous take (without stopping and starting). 
o Camera must be focused on the speaker so that the speaker’s face and body are clearly visible throughout the speech.
o Effective lighting must be used to ensure the visibility of the speaker.
o External ambient noise must be minimized to allow for clear reception of speaker’s voice.

PRIVACY:
o Student privacy must be protected by the institution.
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Upon successful completion of the oral communication course, students should have attained at least the competencies in both theory and practice listed below.

Communication Theory--
The student is expected to:
o have a theoretical understanding of communication;
o understand the relationships among self, message and others; and
o understand the process of effective listening.

Communication Practice--
The student is expected to:
o phrase clear, responsible and appropriate purpose statements;
o develop specific, well-focused thesis statements;
o analyze an audience and situation, and then adapt a message to those needs;
o generate ideas and gather supporting material;
o incorporate material from various appropriate sources, using proper verbal citations;
o use evidence, reasoning and motivational appeals in persuasive speaking;
o prepare and use visual aids that promote clarity and interest;
o organize and outline an effective message;
o use language that is appropriate to enhance understanding and affect the desired result;
o establish credibility by demonstrating knowledge and analysis of topic;
o use extemporaneous delivery with reasonable fluency, expressiveness and comfort;
o cope effectively with the tensions involved in public speaking;
o demonstrate acceptable ethical standards in research and presentation of materials; and
o listen to, analyze and critique oral communication.

Significant Revision to Online Speech Requirements made in Spring 2022 - 04/01/2022 - effective Fall 2022
Previous Revision: Minor revisions/clarification 05/15/2019