Discussion 10: Concluding the Semester Purpose This assignment is closely tied to specific course objectives. Two of the major primary course objectives of CST 100 are that students show respect for ethical codes that govern spoken discourse, such as tolerance for differences of opinion, preference for civility and that students will demonstrate increased understanding and appreciation of the communication process as it relates to speaker and listener interactions. By completing this assignment students will reflect on the things they learned and articulate important lasting lessons of public speaking. Directions Part 1: Initial Post Find the due date for this part on the course calendar. As we conclude the semester, reflect on some of the things that you learned about public speaking and your growth as a communicator throughout the semester. In a 3-4 paragraph posting, address the four items below What are the most important areas of personal growth that you have experienced as a communicator? Identify personal insights and communication competencies that are part of that growth. What are some of the most useful theories and concepts that we examined in the class? How can you apply some of the things that you learned during the semester to your professional life and to your current or future work? What aspects of communication do you want to learn more about? .

1. Discussion 10: Concluding the Semester
Purpose
This assignment is closely tied to specific course objectives.
Two of the major primary course objectives of CST 100 are that
students show respect for ethical codes that govern spoken
discourse, such as tolerance for differences of opinion,
preference for civility and that students will demonstrate
increased understanding and appreciation of the communication
process as it relates to speaker and listener interactions. By
completing this assignment students will reflect on the things
they learned and articulate important lasting lessons of public
speaking.
Directions
Part 1: Initial Post
Find the due date for this part on the course calendar.
As we conclude the semester, reflect on some of the things that
you learned about public speaking and your growth as a
communicator throughout the semester.
In a 3-4 paragraph posting, address the four items below
What are the most important areas of personal growth that you
have experienced as a communicator? Identify personal insights
and communication competencies that are part of that growth.
What are some of the most useful theories and concepts that we
examined in the class?
How can you apply some of the things that you learned during
the semester to your professional life and to your current or
future work?
What aspects of communication do you want to learn more
about?