Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: FNDC-0001 Organization: Foundry College Location: Online Length: 15 weeks (45 hours) Dates Offered: 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2023 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 business communication Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to learn to read critically, develop your own arguments, write specific kinds of communications, and communicate more effectively with others and in groups. Learning Outcomes: able to use active listening and reading identify, analyze and synthesize ideas as you hear and read structure both simple and complex arguments adjust their message to be appropriate for the audience learn methods to edit and revise their own and other's writing analyze graphs, diagrams and other ways to present information visually General Topics: Active listening Receiving communication Engaging with communication Critical reading Active reading Understanding and analyzing what you've read Understanding an argument Evaluating an argument Critical reading: close reading Reading charts, graphs, tables and diagrams Understanding visual images Vocabulary and connotation figurative language Effective writing Grammar and mechanics Self-awareness Writing process Practical writing Persuasive writing Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Classroom Exercise Coaching/Mentoring Computer Based Training Discussion Learner Presentations Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Other Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Quizzes Examinations (multiple attempts allowed) Minimum Passing Score: 100% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Foundry College Critical Analyses (FNDC-0002) Learning at Work (FNDC-0003) Managing Yourself at Work (FNDC-0004) Practical Problem Solving (FNDC-0005) Working with Others (FNDC-0006) View All Courses Page Content