Resources for Teaching Communication

Information for submitting/renewing COM courses

USP 2015 COM pages: The University Studies pages provide application forms, sample syllabi, policies, and FAQs related to COM course offerings.

Big Picture Resources

The links below are intended to provide both theoretical and logistical support for departments as they convert and develop courses to meet the outcomes for the new USP Communication designations.

Understanding the Relationship of the Communication Sequence Courses: a look at the focus of each COM course and provides useful help identifying the different outcomes between a COM 2 and a COM 3 course.
Suggestions for Developing Communication Courses: offers help in developing student course outcomes and provides a list of possible instructional topics, assignments and digital communication activities.

Tips for Teaching

Written Communication: tips for developing and responding to written communication.
Digital Communication: tips for deepening students' abilities with digital communication.
Oral Communication: tips for teaching oral communication.
Foundational Oral Communication Skills: help with developing oral communication skills in COM 2 courses.
UW Library Guide: resources for COM instructors including potential student readings, class handouts, sample rubrics and additional readings about the philosophy and goals of communication across the curriculum.

On-Campus Resources for Faculty and Students

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