Praxis II Communication Exam
The Communications exam of the Praxis II Series is used to measure the understanding of communications and related subjects and the ability to teach Communication at the elementary or high school level. The Communications Exam is a two hour test consisting of 150 multiple choice questions that will test the understanding of information pertaining to areas of communication, the capacity to use principles of communication, the use of analytic skills. The questions are divided into six categories as follows:
- 26 questions covering General Communication
- 26 questions covering Speech
- 25 questions covering Theater
- 25 questions covering Media
- 18 questions covering Professional Concerns
- 15 questions covering Literature
- 15 questions covering Language
The category of General Communication is comprised of the theory of communication, listening, participation of audiences, communication between individuals and between cultures, legal factors associated with communications.
The area Speech consists of topics such as public oration, interpretive reading, debate, and class discussions.
Questions the category of Theater may cover topics including direction, acting, production, literature, and the origins and historical account of theater and drama.
The Media category will contain questioning about various forms of media including film, print, and television or reporting. The examinee will be tested on knowledge of the history and techniques of media as well as the features of mass media.
The questions pertaining to Professional Concerns will address areas such as careers, organizations, and school related interests, in addition to methods related to communication in a professional aspect and resources available on the subject.
The area of Literature will assess knowledge, focusing on the ability to identify well known authors, genres, and literature from particular periods. Examinees should also be familiar with literature from America as well as from other parts of the world, and they should demonstrate the ability to analyze literary works.
The category of Language will contain questions regarding topics such as semantics and etymology. The history and diversity of language, and the subject of writing is also examined under this category.
