教学目的、要求
教学目的和要求：The course is designed for potential leaders in science and other professions. The goal is to strengthen the capacity of students not only to analyze thoughtfully but also to communicate clearly and persuasively in public settings. An adaptation from one given at Harvard University, the course is devoted to strategies of communication and models of public presentations. It will generate guidelines for a wide range of professional written and oral communications. Students will be expected to produce multiple drafts to achieve a focused and professional style. The course will also focus on other communication challenges, including persuasive public speaking, debate, panel discussion, and press conferences, highlighting rhetorical techniques such as symbolism, narrative, metaphor, and imagery. Other exercises will cover crisis communication strategies.
预修课程
预修课程: prerequisites for the course are fluency in intermediate microeconomics and statistical analysis, with English proficiency equivalent to that of passing the CAS English Qualification Exams. Enrollment will be limited to 40 students.
教材

主要内容
The Arts of Communication 课程属性: 专业课 学时/学分: 42 内容提要: 第一章 Introduction: Concepts and History 第二章 Chinese Characteristics 第三章 Revising 第四章 Public Debates I: Knowing Your Audience 第五章 Public Debates II: Focusing Your Message 第六章 Art of Persuasion I: Argument 第七章 Art of Persuasion II: Credibility 第八章 Art of Persuasion III: Emotional Intelligence 第九章 Rhetorical Techniques 第十章 Writing Policy memos 第十一章 Panel Discussions 第十二章Press Conferences & Interviews 第十三章Crisis Communication 第十四章Communication on Special Occasions 撰写人： Yang Jia 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 撰写日期：2005/6/15