COMS 1170 - Beginning Forensics

Students prepare for competition in oral interpretation, public speaking, and/or debate as part of the Ohio University Forensics Team. Travel to a weekend tournament at another university is required to earn credit. Number of credits depends upon number of performances prepared for competition.

Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Develop an understanding of the history of intercollegiate forensics.
Select speech topics and performance selections appropriate for tournament competition.
Prepare manuscripts and performance cuttings for tournament competition.
Develop practice strategies to enhance performance at forensics tournaments.
Evaluate comments from critics and make appropriate changes to manuscripts and performances.
Travel to and compete at a minimum of three forensics tournaments.