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Advanced Managerial Communication, Spring 2004
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Abstract: Builds on managerial communication skills developed in 15.280. Introduces interactive oral and interpersonal communication skills important to managers, including presenting to a hostile audience, running meetings, listening, and contributing to group decision-making. Includes team-run classes on chosen ... More »
An overview of interpersonal communication skills
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Abstract: The Seven Challenges approach is a structured and systematic way of learning the communication skills a person needs for success at home and at work. Topics covered include listening more responsively, negotiating the theme of a conversation, expressing one's thoughts and feelings more clearly, translating ... More »
Are You Listening?
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Abstract: Students will learn the importance of listening and how to listen effectively.
Experience ABA Form
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Abstract: This lesson will help students understand ABA Form. Through listening activities, they will be able to distinguish the "A" section from the "B" section and the return of the "A" section. Other activities will also be used for illustration.
Harmony and Counterpoint I, Spring 2005
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Abstract: Basic writing skills in music of the common-practice period (Bach to Brahms). Work includes regular written assignments leading to the composition of short pieces, analyzing representative works from the literature, keyboard laboratory, and sight-singing choir. It is recommended that entering students ... More »
Introduction to Musical Composition, Fall 2005
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Abstract: Through a progressive series of composition projects, this course investigates the sonic organization of musical works and performances, focusing on fundamental questions of unity and variety. Aesthetic issues are considered in the pragmatic context of the instructions that composers provide to achieve ... More »
Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation, Fall 2004
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Abstract: A seven-week module for high intermediate ESL students who need to develop better listening comprehension and oral skills. The workshop involves short speaking and listening assignments with extensive exercises in accurate comprehension, pronunciation, stress and intonation, and expression of ideas.
Listening: The heart of interpersonal communication
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Abstract: This chapter of The Seven Challenges Workbook presents a rationale and a set of exercises for better listening.
Listening: The heart of interpersonal communication at home and at work
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Abstract: CHALLENGE ONE is to listen first and acknowledge what you hear, even if you don't agree with it, before expressing your experience or point of view. In order to get more of your conversation partner's attention in tense situations, pay attention first: listen and give a brief restatement of what you ... More »
Sound and Solids: Listening Stick
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Abstract: This video segment, adapted from ZOOM, explores how sound waves travel differently through air than through solids like a yardstick, a baseball bat, and a golf club.
The Art and Science of Negotiation, Spring 2006
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Abstract: An introduction to bargaining and negotiation in public, business, and legal settings. Combines a "hands-on" skill-building orientation with a look at pertinent social theory. Strategy, communications, ethics, and institutional influences are examined as they influence the ability of actors to analyze ... More »
The Frog Prince - Compare and Contrast
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Abstract: This lesson can be used with numerous pieces of literature, videos or cassette material to develop viewing and listening skills and the students ability to compare and contrast. One of the richest sources is in the area of fairytales and folktales. This an especially good source if you can find a modernized ... More »
