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The calendar below outlines topics covered in class. Accompanying readings refer to materials in the course text or in the course packet - see the key below.

15.280 Course Outline

LEC# TOPICS READINGS
1 Dashman Case Communication strategy & structure
Read Dashman CP
2 Oral presentations: Structure, Delivery
MM pp.2-32;86-96; 143-155 CP
3 Oral presentations: Visual aids; Q&A
M pp. 108-141 CP
4 Writing: Persuasion and Document design   
MM pp. 50-67 CP
5 Writing: Writing process and editing
MM pp. 35-43; 68-85  CP
6 Resumes and cover letters
CP
7 Marketing yourself effectively
CP
8 Interviewing peer editing of cover letter
MM pp. 156-159 CP
9 Intercultural communication
CP
10 Active and reflective listening group presentations
CP
11 Communication: Media choice
CP
12 Team project presentations
13 Course wrap-up

MM = Readings in Munter text
CP = Readings in course packet