Advanced Communication for Group Presentation: Learning and Speaking About Hearing Impairment

Advanced Communication for Group Presentation is a public speaking course offered by the Communication Program at NTID. The objective of the course is that upon completion, a student will demonstrate competence and confidence in presenting factual information, responding to questions, and expressing feelings and attitudes about varied aspects of hearing impairment, NTID, and personal experiences. The course is described, including details of the four major content areas: (a) readings, (b) assignments, (c) speaking and interviewing activities, and (d) grading. Student records and their suggestions regarding the course are also discussed.