Resources for Teaching Communication

Communication across the Curriculum

Teaching a COM course? Interested in submitting a COM application? Below are theoretical and logistical support for departments to develop courses that meet the USP communication designations. 

A first step is to check out the University Studies pages. They provide application forms, sample syllabi, policies, and FAQs related to COM course offerings. 

USP 2015 COM

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 USP Communication designations. The first is a look at the focus of each COM course and provides useful help identifying the different outcomes between a COM 2 and COM 3 course. The second offers help in developing student course outcomes and provides a list of possible instructional topics, assignments and digital communication activities.

COM Sequence of Courses

Tips for Developing COM Courses

Tips for Teaching

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Faculty and students can utilize the professionals at the Writing Center for class demonstrations and/or individual consultations.

Oral Communication Center (OCC) is a resource to help students with presentations or speeches, class debates/discussions, and more.

The ECTL guides faculty in best practices and methodologies to teach UW students.