ELIP 5320 - Oral Communication for the Graduate Researcher and Presenter

The goal of this course is to help students refine their communication and presentation skills for graduate and post-graduate work. Topics include defending a thesis/dissertation proposal, presenting at a conference/job talk, giving a poster session, and performing in an interview. Creating and effectively using slides and/or handouts will also be covered. In addition, organizing ideas, using clear discourse markers, using nonverbal language effectively, and maintaining a strong presentation presence will be integral to the course.

Requisites

Credit Hours: 3.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar

Eligible grades: F,CR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I