Language and Communication (Foundations) OpenCourseWare: WGU's Free Undergraduate Communications Course
'Language and Communication: Foundations' is free OpenCourseWare offered through Western Governors University (WGU). The original online class is a core requirement in many Bachelor of Art and Science degree programs at Western Governors University. Understanding versatile texts, assessing visuals in a text and analyzing course readings were among several topics discussed in the original coursework.
Language and Communication (Foundations): Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | No |
Language and Communication (Foundations): Course Description
The focus of the original online 'Language and Communication: Foundations' course begins with learning how to efficiently comprehend understated meanings in complex text excerpts. The course also examines small group communication and active listening. Additional topics include language conventions, grammar, the writing process, communicating targeted ideas, persuasive writing and APA source documentation. Critical reading is covered in-depth and analyzing and evaluating reading materials is also reviewed. Class participants kept a notebook and included dictionary terms, reading and writing tips, text samples and assessment information.
This free OpenCourseWare includes sectional summaries, reading lists and external links to peer review discussion forums as well as additional reference sites.
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