Course List at the University of Alabama
COM 352: Business and Professional Communication (Fall 2024)- Application of self-presentation and interaction concepts and skills to the transition from undergraduate studies to professional life, including resume preparation and presentation, interviewing, and interaction management in business and professional settings.
COM 123: Public Speaking (Spring 2024-Fall 2024)- Theory and practice of basic principles of public speaking, with emphasis on the compositional and presentational aspects of communication in formal speaking situations.
Course List at Sheridan High School
410000: English I (Fall 2021-Spring 2023)- This course consists of review of basic forms of grammar and addition of more complex grammatical forms. Writing will emphasize paragraph form, short essays, letters, and introduction to research skills. Speaking and listening components will supplement the study of literary selections from a variety of world and American authors. Poetry, short stories, non-fiction, and novels will be read. Homework and independent study are included, as well as vocabulary study.
414200: Personal Communication (Fall 2021-Spring 2023)- Personal Communication will provide students with an understanding of the dynamics of effective communication while speaking, listening, and responding in the situations they encounter in day-to-day life. Students will practice communication competencies in both intrapersonal and interpersonal environments, prepare for both informal and formal communication, and participate in a variety of formal and informal personal communication experiences. This course will include but is not limited to responsible social media usage, communication barriers, mass media, conflict resolution, and research and organization skills. Students will participate in collaborative discussions and deliver informal and formal addresses.
414050: Debate I (Fall 2022-Spring 2023)- Debate students prepare for and are required to compete in statewide speech tournaments. This course will provide students with an understanding of the dynamics of effective oral communication when speaking, listening, and responding. Students will develop basic communication competencies including ethical practices in communication; recognition of communication barriers; and effective use of interpersonal communication, listening, verbal and nonverbal messages, and use of digital media. Furthermore, students in Debate I will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of argumentation and will express ideas and present information in a variety of oral advocacy situations from small group discussions to formal debates. Special emphasis will be given to research proficiencies and analytical thinking and listening skills.