Communications (ECSU COM 230)

Communications is designed to help students develop their speaking and listening skills in order to become more confident communicators. During the semester, students will prepare and deliver several different types of formal, research based, and extemporaneous speeches. Instruction will focus on the process of preparing each type of speech from the inception of a topic to the actual delivery of the speech with a focus on organization, research, writing, delivery and audience adaptation. To enroll, applicants must have successfully completed  English 10 and  have  450 or higher on PSAT or SAT or have successfully completed English 10 with  an enthusiastic  recommendation from the current teacher.

Students may earn three (3) college credits for Public Speaking  (COM 230) through Eastern Connecticut State University if a “C” or better is earned in the course. Students must register for this opportunity by the deadline and are responsible for all fees.  (Fee in 2020 was $75.) Upon successful completion of the course, students can request a transcript, and credits are  transferable to all Connecticut State Universities, including UCONN, by way of the TAP agreement. This course is also transferable to other institutions depending on each school policy.