Quarterly Seminars
CSI-Communication and Leadership offers four non-credit seminars that develop students' social and professional skills in a fun, interactive environment. Seminars begin week 2 of each quarter and meet for 8-9 sessions. Certificates are awarded to students who successfully complete a seminar.
Seminars are open to current UC San Diego undergraduate and graduate students. The deadline to register for all quarterly seminars is Friday of Week 1.
Interpersonal Relationships Seminar
Emphasizes the development of social self-confidence and "people skills" through experiential learning activities that address:
- Initiating and maintaining conversations with peers and professors
- Assertiveness and conflict management
- Listening and self-disclosure skills
- Understanding personality styles and group dynamics
Public Speaking Seminar
Develop public speaking and presentation skills through practice speaking activities covering these topics:
- Developing appropriate nonverbal communication and body language
- Speaking with confidence and impact
- Dealing with stage fright and anxiety
- Speech preparation and practice
- Preparing visual aids and utilizing technology
Professional Communication Seminar
Emphasizes the development of professional communication skills for graduate/professional school and career including:
- Networking
- Interviewing
- Resume writing
- Professional practices and etiquette
- Developing mentor relationships
Communication & Leadership Seminar
Utilizing interactive and experiential activities, explores the intersection of communication and leadership skills using the Social Change Model of Leadership Development including:
- Group values of collaboration, common purpose, and controversy with civility
- Individual values of consciousness of self, congruence, and commitment
- Community value of citizenship
- Understanding of social change movements and action
Register online for a seminar.
For more information:
Contact CSI-Communication and Leadership, (858) 534-6708.