معرفی
Professor Desiree Frieson teaches COMM 1000 Survey of Communication Studies at Brooklyn College during the Spring 2024 semester. She conducts synchronous classes on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:15 PM ET with virtual Zoom office hours held immediately afterward from 8:15-9:15 PM ET.
Her expertise spans multiple communication domains:
- Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Organizational Communication
- Gender Communication
- Nonverbal Communication
- Rhetorical Communication
- Conflict & Negotiation
Professor Frieson's course examines how people use messages to generate meaning across various contexts, emphasizing communication's role in relationships, institutions, and society. Her pedagogical approach combines theoretical foundations with practical application through structured assignments.
Course assessment includes:
- Bi-Weekly Connection Blogs (35%) requiring 500-750 word Wordpress.com posts with embedded multimedia
- Midterm Paper (25%)
- Discussion Boards (25%)
- Final Reflection Blog (15%)
She encourages students to utilize the Learning Center/Writing Center for extra credit opportunities, emphasizing proper writing mechanics and research skills essential for communication studies.
