Effective Communication to General Audiences

Issued by University of Minnesota

Earners of this badge are able to communicate to a wide range of individuals outside of their field. The earner is able to assess an audience, reflect on one’s own messages and adjust as appropriate, tailor a message and delivery method to the audience, topic, and purpose, critically analyze others’ messages, and develop awareness about posture, breath, voice, and eye contact and how they can be used to connect with audiences.

Type Learning
Level Intermediate
Time Days
Cost Free

Skills

Academic Presentation
Oral Communication
Public Speaking
Rhetoric
Visual Communication

Earning Criteria

Demonstrate ability to communicate to a wide range of individuals outside of their field by assessing an audience, reflecting on one’s own messages and adjusting as appropriate, tailoring a message and delivery method to the audience, topic, and purpose, critically analyzing others’ messages, and developing awareness about posture, breath, voice, and eye contact to connect with audiences.