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Equivalency Details

Equivalency Details

The information presented is an unofficial guide to how courses may transfer. Other factors to consider are grades received in the courses, the year in which the course was taken, and the major pursued after transfer. In all instances, final decisions about acceptance of course credit will be made by Reading Area Community College.

If you complete the following at Carlow University:

You may receive up to 6.00 credits at Reading Area Community College:

  • The course emphasizes the strategies necessary for planning, developing and delivering oral presentations, which range from individual informative and persuasive speeches to group panels and workshops. Class discussions focus on adapting information, organization, and delivery styles to meet the needs of listeners. Classroom activities are performance-based, with students delivering speeches, responding to classmates, and leading class discussions. Videos made of student performances provide opportunities for selfevaluation.
    Credits
    3.00
  • The Honors section of Fundamentals of Speech moves beyond emphasizing strategies for and practice in delivering basic informative and persuasive speeches of the non-Honors section. In this course students also examine styles of oral argumentation and gain experience in supporting an issue through research and logic as well as in answering and counter-arguing opposing evidence to a position. Students practice their skills in individual speeches as well as in team presentations. Moreover, students lead class discussions as well as give feedback to classmates. Videos of students? performances provide opportunities for self-evaluation.
    Credits
    3.00

Additional Information

Minimum Grade

You need a minimum grade of C to transfer these courses from Carlow University to Reading Area Community College.