Jun 28, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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COMS 1170 - Beginning Forensics
Students prepare for competition in oral interpretation, public speaking, and/or debate as part of the Ohio University Forensics Team. Travel to a weekend tournament at another university is required to earn credit. Number of credits depends upon number of performances prepared for competition.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to develop an understanding of the history of intercollegiate forensics.
- Students will be able to select speech topics and performance selections appropriate for tournament competition.
- Students will be able to prepare manuscripts and performance cuttings for tournament competition.
- Students will be able to develop practice strategies to enhance performance at forensics tournaments.
- Students will be able to evaluate comments from critics and make appropriate changes to manuscripts and performances.
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