Abstract
As evaluation in higher education receives increasing attention, the assessment of the impact of basic oral communication instruction is becoming more important. This study examines the impact of a public speaking course on undergraduates' affective and behavioral competence. Using a pre- and posttest model, assessment was based on administration of the Communication Competency Assessment Instrument and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale at the beginning and end of the course. Communication competence and self-esteem were measured as a function of communication apprehension, gender, age, and ethnicity. Results indicated that the course generally impacted similarly on students regardless of their level of communication apprehension, gender, age or ethnicity.
Recommended Citation
Morreale, Sherwyn P.; Hackman, Michael Z.; and Neer, Michael R.
(1995)
"Predictors of Behavioral Competence and Self-Esteem: A Study Assessing Impact in a Basic Public Speaking Course,"
Basic Communication Course Annual: Vol. 7, Article 11.
Available at:
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/bcca/vol7/iss1/11
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