Teaching

During my graduate training, I have been a teaching assistant or the teacher of record for seven different courses.  Brief descriptions of those courses are offered below. Links to past syllabi for Interviewing and Interpersonal Health Communication and the current syllabus for Principles of Effective Public Speaking are available.

Teacher of Record                                                      University of Illinois 

SPCM 101: The Principles of Effective Public Speaking            
Emphasizes the development of key skills, including extemporaneous delivery, speech organization, and audience adaptation, though the preparation and delivery of informative and persuasive speeches.
 

SPCM 462: Interpersonal Health Communication
Delves into the basic theoretical and conceptual issues involved in the study of interpersonal health communication. Centers on five key areas: health and identity; illness, health, and social relationships; patient-provider interaction; technology and its influence on interpersonal health communication; and, education and prevention.

 
SPCM 199: Interviewing
Fosters the development of skills and materials necessary for the job application process. Serves as an introduction to the literature on interview techniques and contexts.
 

Instructor                                                             Parkland College

SPE 101: Introduction to Speech
Focuses on developing knowledge and skill in two areas: speech content and delivery. Students practice skills and implement knowledge through four speeches and peer evaluations.
 

Teaching Assistant                                                     University of Texas 

CMS 354: Conflict Resolution
Stresses the acquisition of skills for effective interpersonal conflict resolution. Provides a comprehensive introduction to communication theory and research relevant to interpersonal conflict.

CMS 344: Lying and Deception
Addresses the role of communication theory and concepts in the study of liar behavior and its detection.

CMS 334: Nonverbal Communication
Surveys the history of and research on nonverbal communication in interpersonal interaction. Covers nonverbal behaviors and their manifestation/interpretation in various cultures.