Communication 891A - Pro-Sem:GradIntro/Communicatn
Fall
2018
01
1.00
Henry Geddes
W 12:20PM 1:10PM
UMass Amherst
72372
Integ. Learning Center S418
geddes@comm.umass.edu
This pro-seminar is designed for new graduate students (although all are welcome) has three broad foci: (1) teaching/instructional development; (2) professional development for graduate students; and (3) topics of scholarly expertise in the Department. A variety of speakers, workshops and panels will cover topics ranging from instructional techniques and pedagogical concerns, to building expertise and networks toward a professional career, to discussion of various approaches among faculty in the department to common topics (e.g., culture, media, power, identity/ies, publics/citizenships).
Open to Doctoral Communication students only. This 1-credit Communication course is required of all new Communication incoming graduate students in Fall 2018.