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(Same as CTL 60.) Private tours of some of Stanford's greatest resources led by Stanford experts; students interview the experts and introduce them to the class at the site. One hour of class discussion per week. Tours may include Jasper Ridge Biological Reserve, Memorial Church, Special Collections, and the Martin Luther King, Jr., Papers Project.

1-2 units, Aut (Moser, J)

CTL 215. Voice Workshop

(Same as CTL 115.) Focus is on breath, voice production, expansion of vocal range and stamina, and clarity of articulation. Geared toward public speaking including presentations, lectures, and job talks. May be taken in conjunction with CTL 117.

1-2 units, Aut (Freeland, T), Spr (Freeland, T)

CTL 217. The Art of Effective Speaking

(Same as CTL 117.) The principles and practice of effective oral communication. Through formal and informal speaking activities, students develop skills framing and articulating ideas through speech. Strategies for speaking extemporaneously, preparing and delivering multimedia presentations, formulating persuasive arguments, refining critical clarity of thought, and enhancing general facility and confidence in oral self-expression.

3 units, Aut (Neuwirth, M), Win (Allen, D)

CTL 219. Oral Communication for Graduate Students

Graduate student speaking activities such as teaching (delivering lectures, guiding discussion, and facilitating small groups), professional presentations and conference papers, and preparing for oral exams and defenses. In-class projects, discussion, and individual evaluation assist students in developing effective techniques for improving oral communication skills.

1-3 units, Spr (Freeland, T), Sum (Staff)

CTL 225. Teaching Development Series

Teaching and academic career topics from CTL's workshops series. Documented participation in a minimum of 10 hours required for credit. Offerings vary quarterly. See http://ctl.stanford.edu for current information. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

1 unit, Aut (Clerici-Arias, M), Win (Clerici-Arias, M), Spr (Clerici-Arias, M)

CTL 226. College Teaching in the Humanities

For graduate students in the humanities interested in an academic career. Topics include latest research on teaching and learning, effective humanities teaching practices, designing courses and assignments, writing a teaching statement, disciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching, teaching with technology, and research on early career faculty.

1-3 units, Win (Denman, M)

CTL 227. Fundamentals of Teaching in the Social Sciences

Topics include leading discussions, small group work, active learning techniques, lecturing, giving and getting feedback, class organization, and communication with students and faculty.

1-2 units, Aut (Clerici-Arias, M)

CTL 230. Mentoring in Research

Knowledge, skills, and hands-on training to mentor undergraduate research assistants and to impact relationships with your own mentors and advisers. Topics include communication and project management skills, different learning styles, and cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity. Case studies, scenarios, and small group activities. Five weeks.

1 unit, Aut (Staff)

CTL 280. Interpersonal and Small Group Communication

(Same as CTL 180.) Communication effectiveness in the contexts of dyads, the workplace, family, and society. Listening, conflict resolution, leadership, power and its implementation, group dynamics, emotions, and cultural influences on interactions. Sources include readings videos/DVDs, role playing, interviews, individual and group presentations, and group exercises.

3 units, Spr (Neuwirth, M)

CTL 299. Independent Study

Special study under lecturer direction, usually leading to a written report or an oral presentation. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

1-3 units, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff), Sum (Staff)

CTL 312. Science and Engineering Course Design

(Same as ENGR 312, GES 201.) For students interested in an academic career and who anticipate designing science courses at the undergraduate or graduate level. Goal is to apply research on science learning to the design of effective course materials. Topics include syllabus design, course content and format decisions, assessment planning and grading, and strategies for teaching improvement.

2-3 units, Win (Wright-Dunbar, R; Sheppard, S)

CTL 400. Future Faculty Seminar

Weekly speaker and workshop series with discipline-specific sections for graduate students considering a faculty career in higher education. Scope includes tenure, grant writing, teaching, service, getting hired, and other non-research aspects of the profession. What professors do.

1 unit, Aut (Staff)

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