Calendar

LEC # TOPICS KEY DATES
1

Introduction to course

Communication strategy and structure

 
2

Strategy and structure (cont.)

Persuasion

Baseline self-assessment due
3

Oral presentations

Minto pyramid

 
4

Oral presentations (cont.)

Visual aids

Handling Q&A

Persuasive presentation and self-evaluation of presentation due within 72 hours of presentation lab

Visual aids exercise due

5

Writing process

Style and tone

Presenting data

"Lincoln Electric" memo due
6 Resumes  
7 Intercultural communication  
8

Intercultural communication (cont.)

Group presentations

 
9

Active and reflective listening

Interactive presentations

Interactive presentations due
10 Cover letters  
11

Communication in the job search

Interviewing

Final cover letter due
12 Communication: media choice  
13 Team project presentations Team presentations due
14 Course wrap-up Final self-assessment due