PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION PROGRAM

661.110 (H,S)

(W)

TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Sec. 01,02: Knorr
Sec. 03,04: Allocca
Sec. 05: Rice
Sec. 06: Allocca James
Limit 18 per section Students create several different kinds of professional documents, including resumes, applications, letters, and proposals. They are exposed to research on language and the writing process and develop communication skills.

Sec. 01

02

03

04

05

06

MTW 10

MTW 11

M 3-5:45

M 6-8:45pm

T 3-5:45

T 6-8:45pm

661.120 (H,S)

(W)

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (3)
Sec. 01: Cavanaugh-Simpson
Sec. 02: Porosky
Sec. 03: Sandhaus
Limit 18 per section  Students focus on writing business memos, resumes and cover letters, business proposals, and formal reports. They present work orally using business and professional formats, and enhance their presentations with technology-based media.

Sec 01

02

03

T 6-8:45pm

W 3-5:45

W 6:15-9pm

661.150 (H,S)

 (W)

ORAL PRESENTATIONS (3)
Sec. 01: Dungey
Sec. 02: Porosky
Sec. 03,04,05: Kulanko
Limit 15 per section
This course introduces students to the principles of developing and delivering effective oral presentations.  Students practice these skills in a variety of contexts and submit written documents (speaking scripts) to accompany them.

Sec. 01

02

03

04

05

M 6-8:45pm

W 6-8:45pm

Th 12–2:45

Th 3-5:45

F 12-2:45

661.310 (H)

(W)

SCIENTIFIC WRITING (3) Stone   Limit 18   Students write original work, critique articles for content and style, and present work to class. They improve written work that requires synthesis and evaluation. The goal is to weld critical thinking to compelling writing.

Sec. 01

M 3-5:45

661.330 (H)

(W)

WRITING FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS (3) Berlinski Limit 18    Students will write a variety of papers including a personal statement, resume, cover letter, and a medical research paper, in order to gain an understanding of composition.

Sec. 01

W 6-8:45pm

661.340 (H,S)

 (W)

LEGAL COMMUNICATION (3) Winett   Limit 18     This course is for students interested in understanding communication in the legal profession.  Emphasis is placed on legal reasoning and professional standards of communication.  Students learn principles of legal reasoning and writing.

Sec. 01

W 3-5:45

661.610

RESEARCH WRITING Dunfee      Limit 18     This course provides writing and organizational support to graduate students developing journal articles, dissertations, theses, or conference papers.  Not open to Undergraduates

Sec. 01

W 6-8:45pm

661.650

ORAL PRESENTATIONS Dungey     Limit 15     This course will train graduate students in giving effective oral presentations in academic and real-world situations. Students will learn the principles of developing strong visual aids; and using technology effectively.  Not open to Undergraduates

Sec. 01

M 3-5:45

661.651

PRONUNCIATION Inukai Limit 18 This course helps international graduate students pursue advanced degrees, present research, and teach undergraduate courses. The focus is on speaking so that students can easily understand and on understanding the rapid speech of others. Not open to Undergraduates Course canceled 02/06/06

Sec. 01

Th 3-5:45

661.710

DISSERTATION WRITING WORKSHOP Dunfee  Prereq: 661.610 or Perm. Req’d. 
Limit 18  The workshop provides instruction and mentoring in writing and organization to graduate students presenting research in journal articles, dissertations, theses, or conference papers.  Each student is expected to do substantial writing and editing of professional documents during the semester.   Not open to Undergraduates

Sec. 01

M 6-8:45pm

661.711

GRANT AND CONTRACT PROPOSAL WRITING Dunfee      Limit 18   This course addresses the writing of advocacy-based documents such as fellowship applications, research grant applications, and proposals for contracts.  Graduate students interested in issues associated with successful funding and/or fellowship applications would benefit from this course. Not open to Undergraduates

Sec. 01

MW 3-4:15