(1) A graduating student at the nearing proficiency level in speaking and listening demonstrates partial mastery of prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficient speaking and listening. He/she:

(a) often recognizes speaking and listening as important processes that create meaning and influence thought and decision-making;

(b) sometimes distinguishes among appropriate types of speaking and listening used by self and others, but needs assistance to choose appropriate type for audiences, purposes, and situations;

(c) sometimes applies a range of speaking skills and strategies, and creates, with assistance, an organized message using appropriate verbal and nonverbal language;

(d) sometimes 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) describes appreciative listening experiences with minimal analysis and evaluation of the presentation;

(f) sometimes identifies and analyzes the impact of presentations on self and others, but needs assistance to use feedback to adjust speaking and listening behaviors; and

(g) demonstrates limited sensitivity to the legal and ethical issues associated with communication.