HIST 12500 - Historically Speaking: Introduction To Historical Communication

Understanding effective oral communication is a vital part of the historian’s job. This course introduces a variety of speaking practices and exercises for teaching students about the best oral communication practices. Students will deliver informational and argumentative speeches, engage in oral discussion, and will consider the best means of receiving and interpreting oral messages.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Use appropriate organization or logical sequencing to deliver an oral message.
2. Adapt an oral message for diverse audiences, contexts, and communication channels.
3. Identify and demonstrate appropriate oral and nonverbal communication practices.
4. Advance an oral argument using logical reasoning.
5. Provide credible and relevant evidence to support an oral argument.
6. Demonstrate the ethical responsibilities of sending and receiving oral messages.
7. Summarize or paraphrase an oral message to demonstrate comprehension.