A&H - Arts and Humanities

DBA 8116: Writing and Communicating Data 

3 credits 

Only open to DBA students

Building upon previous courses, this course is an introduction to the complex world of academic publishing and is designed to give students practical experience in getting their work published in peer-reviewed journals; moreover, it familiarizes students with other ways and modes of presenting their research via a rhetorical approach to audience, genre, purpose, and so on. In addition to explaining the academic publication process to students and sharing strategies for achieving success in the academic writing arena—including setting up a writing schedule, identifying appropriate journals for submission, clarifying arguments, making claims for significance, organizing material, etc.—it links such processes to how we might disseminate the same (or similar) information for practitioner and public audiences as well, ensuring that students’ research circulates beyond the figurative walls of the DBA program.   

DBA 8123: Teaching Across Contexts 

3 credits 

Only open to DBA students

Today, teaching is evolving at a rapid pace, requiring an understanding of diverse needs of students, emerging technology, and various content delivery modalities. This class will help students develop pedagogical strategies and methods for teaching in varied contexts and with distinct groups of learners, enhancing their adaptability and effectiveness as an educator.  

In the course, students will read, analyze, and discuss theoretical texts, case studies, and pedagogical materials. Students will have the opportunity to develop exciting, impactful educational experiences for today’s classrooms, boardrooms, and lifelong learning spaces. Students will consider their own experiences as a student and hone arguments regarding course content, instructional methods, and pedagogical design. Ultimately, students will learn to become reflective practitioners, engaging in continuous praxis to address the diverse learning needs of their learners. 

DBA 8124: Teaching Workshop 

3 credits 

Only open to DBA students

This week-long Teaching Workshop is designed to help DBA students become effective and inspiring educators. Building on the foundation laid in the Teaching Across Contexts course, this immersive experience prepares participants for teaching roles through a blend of collaborative learning, interactive sessions, and hands-on practice.  The workshop follows a comprehensive daily schedule, typically running from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with additional evening activities. Each day includes a mix of teaching sessions, labs, individual work time, and social events. This structure is designed to balance intensive learning with opportunities for reflection and community building.  By the end of the week, participants will have gained practical teaching experience, received peer and expert feedback, and developed a personalized plan for continuous improvement in their teaching practice.