Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
The course focuses on face-to-face, public communication, but the principles and practices addressed transfer to all purposeful communication situations. While many assume a good speech rests in how well it is delivered, students will learn that a good speech is equally dependent on the development, structure, and integrity of one's ideas. The objectives of the course are for students to speak effectively and ethically, and listen critically.
Enrollment Priority Enrollment preference given to: communication majors and minors, CALS seniors, and CALS juniors.
Distribution Requirements (ORL-AG)
Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SU, 2025SP, 2024FA
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to use rhetorical strategies toward specific purposes in making oral presentations for different audiences.
Students will be able to practice a style of oral delivery that is attentive to audience engagement and rhetorical situations.
Students will be able to demonstrate and practice an understanding of the broader ethical dimensions in oral communication emphasizing accountability and attention to diverse voices.
Students will be able to Listen, reflect, and evaluate oral communication processes, practices and events.
Regular Academic Session.Choose one lecture and one discussion.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits
Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
11411COMM 2010 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
LaVigne, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: Communication majors during pre-enroll, remaining available seats will be available to others during add/drop.
Class Number & Section Details
11412COMM 2010 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
LaVigne, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11413COMM 2010 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
LaVigne, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11414COMM 2010 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
LaVigne, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11415COMM 2010 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
LaVigne, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11416COMM 2010 DIS 205
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
LaVigne, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11417COMM 2010 DIS 206
Meeting Pattern
F
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
LaVigne, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11418COMM 2010 DIS 207
Meeting Pattern
F
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
LaVigne, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11419COMM 2010 DIS 208
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
LaVigne, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11420COMM 2010 DIS 209
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
LaVigne, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
