Power of Story, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (Carlson)

Abraham Lincoln professed that "People are more influenced and informed through a story than in any other way." This course is about harnessing the power of story to become a more influential communicator. Whether you're presenting data or a new idea, this course will prepare you to overcome challenges such as: How do you get (and maintain) attention? How can you convey complex information quickly? How do you make a broad, abstract idea concrete and tangible enough for people to understand? How do you provide credibility for your idea without resorting to dry statistics? This course = communication science + storytelling workshop. It involves many exercises, activities, and practicing your skills. By focusing on personal storytelling, Power of Story is aimed at those who seek to resonate with others through clear and captivating communication. The University of Minnesota also offers a post-disciplinary course at undergraduate level titled Learning About Leadership Through Film and Literature (OLPD 3305). This information has been collected for the Post-Discipline Online Syllabus Database. The database explores the use of literature by schools of professional education in North America. It forms part of a larger project titled Post-Discipline: Literature, Professionalism, and the Crisis of the Humanities, led by Dr Merve Emre with the assistance of Dr Hayley G. Toth. You can find more information about the project at https://postdiscipline.english.ox.ac.uk/. Data was collected and accurate in 2021/22.