In this course, students will demonstrate the ability to

• compose written texts and deliver oral presentations that represent relevant and informed points of view appropriate for the audience, purpose, and occasion.

• analyze, create, and use visuals as a form of communication.

• demonstrate an awareness of appropriate strategies used to communicate effectively in different situations (e.g., large-group, small-group, interpersonal) and contexts (e.g., face-to-face, digital).

• find, analyze, evaluate, and properly cite pertinent primary and secondary sources, using relevant discovery tools, as part of the process of preparing speeches, composing texts, and creating visuals.

• develop flexible and effective strategies for organizing, revising, practicing/rehearsing, editing, and proofreading (for grammar and mechanics) to improve the development and clarity of their ideas.

• define revision strategies for essays, speeches, and visuals, set goals for improving them, and devise effective plans for achieving those goals, in collaboration with peers, instructor, and librarians.

• engage in a range of small group activities to explore and express experiences and perspectives on issues under discussion.