Special Topics in Communication Research: Storytelling

Course Description

Seminar in applying communication theory and research to current topics. Notes: May be repeated for credit an unlimited number of times when topics vary.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Devise original written stories, put them to memory, then present using effective performance techniques.
  • Apply constructive feedback from peers and faculty to improve performance skills.
  • Critically evaluate the oral work products of others.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
10 major assignments 10% each

Grading Scale

Percentage Letter Grade
≥ 93.0%A
90.0%-92.9%A-
87.0%-89.9%B+
83.0%-86.9%B
80.0%-82.9%B-
77.0%-79.9%C+
73.0%-76.9%C
70.0%-72.9%C-
60.0%-69.9%D
<60.0%F

Attendance/Participation:

Asynchronous online class with no attendance or participation grades.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.