SpCm 212 Spring 2008 Final Testout Results

Thank you again for your participation in the testout today.  All of the judges noted that they had learned something from each of the speeches they heard today and that is the fundamental function of any informative speech.  As you know the 212 testout sets a high bar for passing.  Communication skill building is a life long process. Everyone can benefit from having more opportunities to listen to the choices other speakers make and to create, revise and deliver speeches. 

Earning a PASS is an affirmation that through the knowledge base demonstrated by your work on the written exam and the outline as well as by the skill level demonstrated in the speech you gave today you demonstrated B level proficiencies.  Earning a NO PASS ought not be taken as a deep criticism of your overall skills as a speaker; all of us have strengths and weaknesses.  It is a clear message that the speech given Friday did not meet our course requirements for a B. It also suggests that the judges are confident that enrolling in a public speaking course will help you enhance the skills you already bring to the platform. If you want specific feedback on your performance please contact Dr. Slagell [speechlady@iastate.edu] to set up an appointment (or if you have a specific question we may be able to handle it via email).

PASS

Congratulations to the following students who successfully passed both the written and oral portions of the SpCm 212 Testout.  The T credit you have earned is typically processed at the end of the semester along with final grades for the term.

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Questions? Contact Dr. Slagell (speechlady@iastate.edu)
  

NO PASS

The following students did not earn a B or better on the oral presentations today.  No T credit has been earned.

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We do allow students to make a second attempt, but students need to begin the process all over again by registering with the Testing Office (and paying their fee), taking the written exam (which may be updated) to qualify for the oral portion of the testout and then presenting a speech.  The written exam can be taken any time this semester; the oral performance will be scheduled the Friday before classes begin for next semester.

We hope to see you this semester in the SpCm 212 classroom. We also teach SpCm 212 during the summer sessions: an early start 4 week version of the lecture/lab class begins in May and an 8 week stand-alone section of the class (no lecture/lab, just one small class) begins in mid-June.