Section Name
Research articles
Abstract
Communication departments generally choose between a public speaking and a hybrid course of their basic course. Previous research has shown that students' perceptions of their communication competencies increase after completing a hybrid course (Ford & Wolvin, 1992, 1993). After noting similarities between public speaking and hybrid courses, this study examines students' perceptions of their competencies after completing a public a speaking course.
Results indicated that students' perceptions of their competencies changed significantly in class, work, and social contacts in such areas as public speaking, interpersonal and group communication, interviewing, listening, and self-confidence. The largest gains were in perceptions of their classroom competencies.
Recommended Citation
Kramer, Michael W. and Hinton, J. S.
(1996)
"The Differential Impact of a Basic Public Speaking Course on Perceived Communication Competencies in Class, Work, and Social Contexts,"
Basic Communication Course Annual: Vol. 8, Article 4.
Available at:
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/bcca/vol8/iss1/4
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