Communication Studies

• Demonstrates credibility through use of sound reasoning, research, and documentation
• Manages multiple communication goals in speaking, writing, and listening
• Demonstrates professionalism in following details of written and oral instructions
• Takes the initiative to gain understanding or seek clarification
• Identifies the main idea or key point of an oral or written message
• Interprets graphs and charts relevant to course material

• Distinguishes between a claim and its support
• Uses professional (i.e., non-textbook) sources to support and develop student's own insights
• Articulates and defends ideas rigorously and systematically
• Evaluates options and makes choices based on carefully identified and articulated criteria
• Applies course concepts to practical situations
• Analyzes an argument, theory, or other information-set into its component parts, processes, etc.
• Relates and interprets causes and effects
• Compares and contrasts 2 or more sets of information to identify similarities and differences
• Generates solutions to problems and identifies appropriate means for achieving them

• Chooses and applies a suitable organization pattern for an oral presentation of 5-10 minutes
• Articulates ideas fluently and grammatically
• Contributes productively to fulfillment of a group task
• Interacts appropriately with audiences in formal settings
• Speaks effectively to both native and second-language speakers
• Uses presentational aids (print, a/v, electronic) effectively

• Chooses and applies a suitable organization pattern for a document of 5-10 pages
• Writes without basic errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Communicates information about oral, print, and electronic resources using standard citation formats

• Demonstrates competence with information by using research material appropriately
• Can identify and locate suitable print resources using Alice
• Can identify and locate suitable print resources using a scholarly database (e.g., ERIC)
• Can identify and locate suitable electronic resources using internet search engines
• Can generate a topic for extended discussion via electronic mail
• Uses appropriate computer software to prepare and present material

• Able to describe and explain theories and principles of communication in general and in area(s) of specialization
• Able to conduct and publish complex scholarly research in human communication
• Able to read, critically evaluate, and apply research in human communication
• (As relevant given appointment with School and career plans) able to teach courses in area of specialization
• Competent in the professional practice(s) of the specialization
• Understands the expectations for teaching and engaging in research in the professional environment