COMM 6302 - Speech Communication for the Secondary School Teacher

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
An experientially-oriented course designed to explore the theoretical and pragmatic rationale for using thoughtful communication strategies in the urban-centered secondary school classroom, with an emphasis on practical means of implementing those strategies effectively. Topics include conflict resolution, team building, leading a discussion, conducting an interview, structuring complex messages cultural diversity, communication apprehension, and feedback.