ARM 10.54.3695. ADVANCED SPEAKING AND LISTENING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS UPON GRADUATION

(1) A graduating student at the advanced level of speaking and listening demonstrates superior performance. He/she: (a) displays extensive understanding of speaking and listening as important processes used to create meaning and influence thought and decision-making; (b) effectively distinguishes and chooses among appropriate types of speaking and listening used by self and others for a variety of audiences, purposes, and situations; (c) effectively applies speaking skills and strategies, creating a well-organized and thoroughly developed message using appropriate verbal and nonverbal language; (d) effectively applies a range of listening skills and strategies (e.g., monitoring understanding, recognizing and analyzing logical and emotional appeals, making personal associations with the message) ; (e) thoroughly and effectively interprets appreciative listening experiences by analyzing and evaluating characteristics of the presentation; (f) thoroughly analyzes and evaluates the impact of presentations on self and others, using feedback to adjust speaking and listening behaviors; and (g) consistently demonstrates sensitivity to the legal and ethical issues associated with communication.