EDMA614 Communication and Collaboration (3 cr.)

In this course, students review and practice skills of written and oral communication for a variety of purposes and audiences. Students develop effective collaboration skills to facilitate consensus and promote conflict resolution.  Students learn and apply processes of academic writing using the APA style.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate competent writing skills including proper grammar, structure, form and tone appropriate to the audience.
2. Use the APA style when writing papers and referencing research.
3. Develop a coherent summary and analysis of literature on a selected topic.
4. Demonstrate public speaking skills, including adapting one’s speaking style to the audience and using appropriate technology.
5. Demonstrate ability to facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts.