Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): CLO 1. Debate academic topics; CLO 2. Deliver presentations for academic and professional contexts; CLO 3. Paraphrase main ideas and details from lectures; CLO 4. Synthesize ideas from discussions, visual materials, and lectures; CLO 5. Generate detailed and accurate notes; CLO 6. Practice speaking using appropriate intonation, rhythm, and timing. Course Content: • Debate elements • Presentation skills • Charts, graphs, and images • Note-taking methods • Topic analysis • Intonation, rhythm, and timing Evaluation: Grades are based on: • Assignments 50% • Tests 50% Tests and Assignments: • Assignments 50% o Assignment #1: Mindfulness-Practicing Empathy (15%) o Assignment #2: Communication Partnerships (15%) Community Senior Citizen Partnership OR Post-Secondary Partnership o Assignment #3: (20%) Elevator Pitch OR Authentic Language Use Through Volunteering • Tests 30% o Individual Speaking Interview (5%) o Independent Work/Listening and Note Taking Quiz (5%) o Listening and Note Taking Test (Blackboard) (10%) o Listening and Note Taking Test (In Class) (10%) • Final Evaluations 20% o Final Evaluation - Lecture Test (15%) o Final Course Reflection (5%)