Effective Academic Communication

Catalog description

A course designed to help students develop skills that will prepare them for success in their academic career. This is a theory-based, skill-building course. Lectures, readings, and in-class exercises will introduce students to the concepts of effective communication in a variety of settings including the academic job market. Because professional skills develop over time, students will build proficiency through multiple assignments including collaborative and individual presentations. Students will also receive individualized coaching and have opportunities to refine conference presentations or job talks as part of this course. Instructor consent required.