COMM 3060 - [Connecting Experience: Creating a Personal Brand and Implementing an ePortfolio]

(CU-CEL)

Fall, Summer. Not offered: 2022-2023. Next offered: 2023-2024. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to: sophomores and above.

C. Byrne.

This course engages the student with his/her online presence. By committing to a daily video blog, an active and informative Twitter account, mastering the Skype interview, and creating and maintaining a robust ePortfolio, the student will embrace twenty-first century interpersonal media skills to leave a healthy digital footprint. A major component of the class is to improve the student’s oral communication skills through three personal branding assignments via video/digital presentation.

Outcome 1: Students will be able to integrate academic and life experiences into a personal brand that will be demonstrated through the creation of an ePortfolio.

Outcome 2: Students will be able to create content such as video blogs and mission statements for professional development purposes.

Outcome 3: Students will be able to express the views of marginalized and diverse perspectives.

Outcome 4: Students will be able to work both individually and in collaboration.