Courses offered by CTL
2009 Autumn
| Course Name | Instructor | Description |
| CTL 115/215:Voice Workshop | Freeland, T | 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. |
| CTL 117/217: The Art of Effective Speaking | Neuwirth, M | 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. |
| CTL 177: Performance of Power: Oratory and Authority from the Ancient World to the Postmodern | Freeland, T | Speech as action has long been seen as essential to leadership. Theories and examples of oratory, from Aristotle to George W. Bush, assessing each as model of voice-activated authority. The impact of mass media technologies as they transform the public space of oratory. |
| CTL 225: Teaching Development Series | Clerici-Arias, M | 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. |
| CTL 231: Future Faculty Seminar (INDE 231) | Dunbar, R; Eberle, S | For graduate students from all disciplines who are considering faculty careers. Postdoctoral fellows, TGR students, and research/clinical trainees may audit by consent of instructor. Explores the broad spectrum of duties and opportunities presented through faculty positions beyond the research-related aspects. Develops awareness of resources and skills that lead to faculty success; answers field-specific and related faculty job questions through discussions with representatives of a variety of academic institutions and fellow course participants. Topics include: finding and obtaining faculty positions, negotiating and navigating the first year, and working toward tenure. May be repeated for credit. |