Communication

Communication

The terminology on this page reflects the language of the National Association of Colleges and Employers. 

Develop the skills required to communicate, articulate ideas and experiences effectively with persons inside and outside of your organization across multiple modalities.

A person with communication skills will:

  • Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand.
  • Frame communication with respect to diversity of learning styles, varied individual communication abilities, and cultural differences.
  • Ask appropriate questions for specific information from supervisors, specialists, and others.
  • Promptly inform relevant others when needing guidance with assigned tasks.
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Ways to develop

There are many ways for students to develop their oral and written communication skills, including a wide variety of classes and student organizations. Here are just a few examples:

  •  Kelley School of Business
    • BUS-C104 Business Presentations
    • BUS-C204 Business Writing
  • College of Arts & Science
    • ANTH-A 122 Interpersonal Communication
    • LAMP-M 201 Arts of Communication
    • COLL-P 155 Public Oral Communication
    • ENG-R 210 Introduction to Digital Rhetoric
    • ENG-R 212 Communicating Sustainability
    • ENG-R 228 Argumentation & Public Advocacy
  • Media School
    • MSCH-C 208 Principles of Public Relations
    • MSCH-C 209 Introduction to Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communication
  • School of Public Health
    • SPH-B 250 Public Health Communication
    • SPH-C 213 Introduction to Sport Communication
  • School of Education
    • EDUC-G 203 Communication for Youth Serving Professionals 

Go to beINvolved and do an organization search for up-to-date results as the following list is not likely to be completely comprehensive.

  • Toastmasters at the Kelley School of Business
  •  Mock Trial at IU
  • 21st Century Scholars Leadership Corps
  • Beth Wood Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America at IU
  • Debate Team at IU
  • Report the World at Indiana University

More ways to learn

Check out the Writing Guides

The Writing Tutorial Services have put together over a dozen writing guides to help you with everything from thesis statements to doctoral dissertations.

LinkedIn Learning - Communication Foundations

All IU Students have access to LinkedIn Learning for free. On there, you can find thousands of courses on hundreds of topics, including this course taught by two instructors from the IU Kelley School of Business.

Gain skills through employment

Begin your part-time job search

Find an internship

Not a lot of time? Check out ways to gain skills through micro-internships and virtual work simulations.

Explore short-term projects

Meet with your career coach

Looking for more ways to develop your professional skills? Consider meeting with your career coach! They will identify resources for you and help you find ways to build professional experience.

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