Communication Studies

CST 105

This is the official course website for Communication Studies (CST) 105 – Introduction to Communication Studies. This website has been developed as a source of information for students considering enrolling in CST 105, as well as an instructional resource for students already taking the course.

CST 105, an introductory course to the field of communication studies, is designated as an “SI” marker course (Speaking Intensive). CST 105 fulfills the Reasoning & Discourse requirements for UNCG’s All University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER), and the College Liberal Education Requirements (CLER).

CST 105 also satisfies one of the Reasoning and Discourse requirements for GEC (General Education Core) and GEC + CAR (College Additional Requirements).

A Sample Syllabus and Course Calendar are available for viewing on this web site for those interested in finding out more about the course. To find out when a particular section of CST 105 is offered, please check the on-line course schedule for the current semester.

For those students who are enrolled and taking CST 105, this website has been designed to provide you with resources and materials to aid you in your course work.

Dr. Jessica McCall is the Course Director for CST 105. Her contact email is  jedelk@uncg.edu.  The textbook is available at the UNCG Bookstore.

If you need help with planning and preparing your speeches in CST 105, please visit the UNCG Speaking Center located in 3211 MHRA. It is open on Monday from 10am – 8pm, on Tuesday to Thursday from 10am – 6pm, and on Friday from 9am -12noon. To schedule an appointment or ask questions, call 256.1346.

We hope that this site will help aid you in your studies of public speaking & communication!