Speech and Communications (COMM 2025)

Other Tennessee Statewide Dual Credit (SDC) sets

• American History II (HIST 2020)
• Psychology (PSYC 1030)

Describe listening and the importance of listening.Act 2a

Differentiate hearing and listening.Act 2b

Analyze the four different types of listening styles and identify practical strategies for each.Act 2c

Recognize barriers to listening.Act 2d

Use and explain the stages in the listening process.Act 2e

Analyze personal listening practices.Act 2f

Design a strategy to improve listening behaviors.Act 2g

Describe the principles of verbal communication.Ver 3a

Demonstrate how to use verbal messages effectively.Ver 3b

Explain how communication can be impacted by the type of language used.Ver 3c

Describe the functions served by nonverbal communication.Ver 3d

Identify the different types of nonverbal communication.Ver 3e

Describe how to effectively send, receive, and interpret nonverbal communication.Ver 3f

Understand and apply the skills needed to develop and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships.Int 4a

Describe conflict styles and strategies and differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate conflict styles and strategies depending on context.Int 4b

Describe the impact of self on communication and the impact of communication on self.Int 4c

Explain how self-perception affects the perception of others and interpersonal relationships.Int 4d

Apply the interpersonal relatsionship model to all relationships.Int 4e

Define culture and interpersonal culture.Int 5a

Explain and define the concepts of cultural contact and ways in which one communicates effectively, connects, and identifies with other cultures.Int 5b

Examine the role of mass media, social media, and popular culture as it impacts cultural identities and awareness.Int 5c

Analyze and evaluate the impact of negative and positive perceptions in society, as it relates to cultural competence and cultural awareness.Int 5d

Analyze and explain how persuasion is impacted by cultural values, beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes.Int 5e

Identify and analyze how culture and co-cultures impact communication effectiveness and communication competence.Int 5f

Study and examine the significance and benefits of ethics and ethical behavior as it relates to intercultural communication.Int 5g

Indentify the basic principles of group communication, including characteristics, functions, and types.Gro 6a

Explain the aids and barriers to small group communication for decision-making and problem solving.Gro 6b

Identify and use different conflict management stylesGro 6c

Identify and use different leadership styles and member roles.Gro 6d

Engage in productive self and team evaluations.Gro 6e

Develop the ability to stand before and audience and express ideas clearly, effectively, and with a mastery over fear.Pub 7a

Organize, outline, and deliver public speeches with effectiveness.Pub 7b

Utilize various persuasion techniques in verbal communication.Pub 7c

Learn the four methods of delivery: impromptu, extemporaneous, speaking from a manuscript and speaking from memory.Pub 7d

Analyze and understand the importance of the audience as they consider speech topics and delivery techniques.Pub 7e

Define the three rhetorical appeals to the audience.Pub 7f

Learn and use research tools to compose a speech and to avoid plagiarism.Pub 7g

Learn to cite appropriate documentation with the written text and during the speech delivery.Pub 7h

Use visual aids to enhance speech delivery.Pub 7i