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Foundations of Communications (CMST 101)

Term: 2022-2023 School Year Fall Term

Faculty

Mark William Lindell
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EDUCATION BACKGROUND

  • B.A., Communications Studies and Theater, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD (1997)
  • M.S., Communications Studies and Journalism, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD (2004)

DEDICATED OFFICE HOURS

In addition to being reached via email throughout the semester, I will have an hour each week that I will be available to answer any questions that you may have.  That hour will be as follows:

CMST 101 31 AO - Sundays from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. 

CMST 101 7 0 - Sundays from 1:00 -2:00 PM.

I am also available for a Microsoft Teams meeting if needed by appointment.

Description

Based on the study of communication theory as applied to public speaking. The goals are to improve the student's public speaking and listening skills. Experiences in the class range from developing speech outlines, researching topics, and practicing delivery techniques for an informative, persuasive, and panel discussion assignment.