Fall 2009 COM 114 Test-Out

Written Exam:
September 10th at 7:00pm

Oral Exam:
Scheduled for either September 24th or November 5th

COM 114 is a required course for many students at Purdue. It is a study of communication theories as applied to speech and involves practical communicative experiences ranging from interpersonal communication and small group process through problem identification and solution in discussion to informative and persuasive speaking in standard speaker-audience situations.

Examination for Credit (test-out procedures)

The COM 114 test-out is one way of satisfying the COM 114 requirement. Students most likely to succeed are those with a thorough knowledge of communication theory and extensive public speaking experience. Any student may attempt the test-out.  DOWNLOAD CREDIT WITHOUT EXAM FORM

IMPORTANT CHANGE: Students wishing to pass the written exam should read the text, "Presentational Speaking Theory & Practice" 5th Edition. Copies are available in campus bookstores. Multiple copies will be available for reading at the reserved reading desk at the Undergraduate Library. Copies may also be available from current or former COM 114 students.

Further criteria include:
1. The student must be officially enrolled in the university.
2. The student cannot be enrolled in COM 114 and attempt the test-out at the same time.
3. The student may not take the test-out if the student has already attended a COM 114 class.
4. The student may not attempt to establish credit more than one time.

The student must obtain Form 231 from his/her counselor and bring it with them to the written portion of the test.The examination is in two parts: a written test and an oral test. Students will be informed of their score on the written test via email. Only those who pass the written test (70% or better) may proceed to the oral test. Both tests must be passed to establish credit. Students may attempt the test-out only one time.

Fall 2009 TEST-OUT DATES

WRITTEN:

• The written exam will be given at 7:00pm on September 10th in BRNG  1254, and on October 19th and October 22nd in BRNG 2290.  Students may only attempt the exam ONE time.  Please bring a completed Form 231 from your academic advisor, #2 pencils, and a photo ID.
• Those who pass will be assigned a time and location for the follow-up persuasive speech which is scheduled for the evening of September 24th and November 5th.
  

ORAL:

• September 24th and November 5th, 2009 - time and location TBA

Further explanation of procedures

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