Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- The conventions of standard, formal English.
- Methods to modify speech to match the purpose and audience in a variety of contexts and tasks.
- A professional audience includes college and/or workforce stakeholders.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Incorporate conventions of standard, formal English into a speech suitable for professionals.
- Adapt spoken language to the purpose and audience in a variety of situations.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- The conventions of standard, formal English are necessary for effective academic and workplace communication.
- Spoken language should be adapted, depending on the audience, purpose, and occasion.
Vocabulary
- Suitable
- Professional audience
- College stakeholders
- Workforce stakeholders
- Purpose
- Command
- Formal English
