Common Course Outline
Catalog Description
| Credits | 1-3 (variable) |
|---|---|
| Hours/Week | 1 |
| Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) | None |
| Other requirements | College level reading and writing skills |
| MnTC Goals (if any) | NA |
Course Description
This course focuses on a specific topic chosen by the instructor who teaches the class. This course offers in-depth exploration of a special topic, issue, or trend in the communication field. Topics might include current events (such as a political campaigns class during an election year), professional communication (such as networking, cross-generational issues, mediated/online communication), health communication, and/or more in-depth analyses of industry trends. This is a Category 1 course which may be taken twice for credit. The course may be taken additional times by auditing. Because the course content varies, a student taking the same course number a second time cannot replace the first grade with the second.
Date Last Revised (Month, year)
December, 2024
Outline of Major Content Areas
- Current Issues in communication studies
- Specific issues of the semester-will vary from semester to semester
Learning Outcomes (General)
The student will be able to:
- Articulate the main issues, concepts or theories associated with the class topic.
- Perform the specific skills taught in the class if applicable.
- Analyze the topic’s relation to the field of communication.
- Apply the content of the class to specific career goals.
Learning Outcomes (MnTC)
NA
Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning
Methods may include but are not limited to:
- Oral presentations
- Portfolio of projects/prototypes
- Written assignments
- Objective exams and/or quizzes
- Team/Small group discussions and projects
- Essay exams
RCTC Core Outcome(s)
This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):
- Communication
- Students will communicate appropriately for their respective audiences.
Special Information (if any)
None