Assistant Professor
Program Coordinator
(Communication Studies) July 1/08 to July 1/10
Program Coordinator
(Communication Studies) July 1/08 to July 1/10
(403) 220-7774
SS 326
Courses Taught:
See courses listed at http://www.ucalgary.ca/~smit/
"As an instructor, I design creative learning environments in which students take active roles as learners, collaborate with each other, and whenever possible link theory to communication practice outside of the classroom. In my professional communication and rhetoric courses, this often involves student projects that assist non-profit organizations in our local community. I mentor small groups and individuals, advising them as they plan or carry out research projects or revise drafts."
"As an instructor, I design creative learning environments in which students take active roles as learners, collaborate with each other, and whenever possible link theory to communication practice outside of the classroom. In my professional communication and rhetoric courses, this often involves student projects that assist non-profit organizations in our local community. I mentor small groups and individuals, advising them as they plan or carry out research projects or revise drafts."
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About:
"I am a scholar of rhetorical communication and rhetorical
culture. I enjoy working with others to design innovative projects,
courses, and programs that enhance learning in a variety of settings.
I also work toward enhancing community-university partnerships in
teaching, learning, service and research, especially in the Liberal
Arts. My larger goal is to understand and help people use ethical and
effective rhetoric in relationships, organizations, civil society and
the world. I also investigate rhetorical culture in history to help us
understand how it has transformed and enriched individual lives and
human societies in the past."
Explore http://www.ucalgary.ca/~smit/ to learn more.