Anchor Bible College | Evaluated Learning Experience
Comm 110 Effective Communication
48 hours (16 weeks).
August 2023 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify the key principles of effective communication, particularly in articulating their faith to diverse audiences and situations; explain how to adapt writing and speaking skills to suit different purposes, audiences, and contexts, ensuring clarity and relevance in communication; develop logical argumentation skills, formulating well-structured speeches and essays that convey ideas clearly and persuasively; apply ethical guidelines to support written and spoken communication, ensuring that information is presented truthfully and responsibly; create and deliver oral presentations, including a personal testimony, demonstrating effective public speaking and the ability to engage an audience; and analyze portions of the Bible, identifying key examples of communication used by individuals empowered by God to spread His Good News, and incorporating these insights into their own communication practices.
This course helps students effectively communicate ideas and information, particularly regarding articulating their faith and provides opportunities for enhancing writing and speaking skills appropriate to purpose, situation, and audience. The course is structured with weekly lectures and discussions and personal discipleship. Evaluation is based class assignments including three oral presentations (including a personal testimony), two outlines, two papers, two books and assigned videos.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Communication, English, or as a general elective (3/25)