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Embedded Skill: Oral Communication (OC)

What do Simpson students gain from Oral Communication?

In order to be a well-engaged global citizen, individuals must be able to express ideas effectively to others. Oral communication skills help the communicator redefine and shape his or her values and facilitate change in others. Specifically, oral communication skills are a set of abilities enabling individuals to become confident and competent speakers by the time of their graduation. These skills develop over time through a carefully planned process. OC courses engage students in both formal and informal uses of communication. OC courses equip students to comprehend, critique, and analyze information to effectively and efficiently communicate their ideas to others.

In an OC course, students can expect to receive, process, and disseminate information; learn to appropriately cite evidence to support their claims; and demonstrate critical thinking skills used to examine, analyze, critique, and convey thoughts, ideas, and opinions. Students learn the basic principles for organizing ideas appropriately in order to express them through oral communication.

 

For Required Course Characteristics & Embedded Skill Learning Outcomes, click here.