College of Liberal Arts

Communication Studies
Fall, 2019

1. Course Prefix, Number, CRN, Credits, and Title

Comm 1113 – Fundamentals of Oral Communication. 3 credits.

2. Instructor Name
 Matthew Dorr
 Phone: 918-316-9571
 Office: Leoser Newsroon
 Email to schedule appointment

3. Course Delivery Method:

Face-to-Face meetings, 0% online.

4. Class Days / Meeting Times

Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.

5. Course Prerequisites and/or Co-requisites (if any)

None.

6. Catalog Description
An introductory course designed to prepare students to handle the major types of communication
situations that they will encounter in life, including interpersonal communication, group
communication, and public speaking. No major or minor credit.

7. Course Purpose / Goals

Fundamentals of Oral Communication is designed to give students an understanding of the
foundations of communication practice. This course is designed as a general education
requirement, as well as an introduction to the communications department.

8. Student Learning Outcomes

The outcome of this course will prepare students for a wide variety of communication related
circumstances in the professional world.
Approved by Academic Council – May 3, 1994
Updated – January 27, 2010
Approved by President’s Cabinet – February 23, 2010
Revised Fall 2015, 2016, 2017
9. Instructional Methods / Strategies
Discussion groups, Demonstrations, Group Activities, Lecture, Oral Reports,
Presentations, Problem Sets, Textbook Assignments.

10. Learning Outcome Assessment Methods

Percentage Breakdown
Participation 15%
Quizzes 15%
Speech One 25%
Speech Two 25%
Final 20%

Total: ___/100

90-100=A 80-89=B 70-79=C 60-69=D 59 & Below=F

Participation (15%): Showing up to class and being an active participant, in-class assignments.

Quizzes (15%): Often, we will have quizzes covering the content which is assigned. Quizzes will
cover both lecture and textbook readings.

Speech One (25%)

Speech Two (25%)

Final (20%): A comprehensive exam covering the material we have gone over during the semester;
key concepts, lectures, and presentation.

11. Instructional Materials

Communication: Principles for a Lifetime. ISBN: 9780133753820 Pearson, 6th Ed.

12. Grading Policy / Scale

There is a rubric attached to each assignment. Please make sure that you check if your work
fulfills the rubric before you submit your assignment.

13. Class and Instructor Policies

The course is a face-to-face and requires regular attendance for the student to be successful.
Participation and quiz points cannot be made up in the case of absence from class. If there are
extenuating circumstances for missing class, please contact the instructor ahead of time.

14. Academic Policies / Required Information

Approved by Academic Council – May 3, 1994
Updated – January 27, 2010
Approved by President’s Cabinet – February 23, 2010
Revised Fall 2015, 2016, 2017
 Please go to http://offices.nsuok.edu/academicaffairs/SyllabiInformation.aspx for required
information pertaining to:
 Academic Misconduct
 Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
 Behavioral Intervention Team
 Inclement Weather/Disaster Policy
 Release of Confidential Information
 Student Handbook
 Teach Act
 Textbook Information
 Title IX

15. Class Calendar with Assignment Due Dates

Week Theme Assignments
Week 1: Introduction/Overview Introduction speeches

Week 2: Lecture Quiz, textbook reading

Week 3: Group Activity Elevator speech
Week 4: Lecture Student comm lab visits

Week 5: Speech One None

Week 6: Speech One None
Week 7: Discussion Groups Quiz, textbook reading
Week 8: Presentations Textbook reading

Week 9: Lecture Textbook reading

Week 10: No Class (Spring Break) None
Week 11: Group Activity Group assignment
Week 12: Lecture Group assignment 2
Week 13: Speech Two None
Week 14: Speech Two None
Week 15: Lecture None
Week 16: Final Exam – No lecture. Final Exam

Approved by Academic Council – May 3, 1994

Updated – January 27, 2010
Approved by President’s Cabinet – February 23, 2010
Revised Fall 2015, 2016, 2017