Student Evaluation

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(From Students at the University of Kansas)

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• “The way the teacher used her knowledge and discussions helped me learn a lot more and realize the importance of intercultural communication.” (COMS 246 Introduction to Intercultural Communication 44357)

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• “Extremely good instructor. Really cared about their students and improving their delivering towards the audience.” (COMS 322 Audience-Centered Communication in Workplace 18849)

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• “Thank you for being so kind and caring about your students! Your guidance throughout this course allowed me to significantly improve my public speaking skills.” (COMS 322 Audience-Centered Public Speaking in Workplace 29800)

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• “The instructor, one of the best I've had throughout my college experience.” (COMS 322 Audience-Centered Public Speaking in Workplace 25963)

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• “Xi Li was very helpful and encouraged collaboration among the students. She created a great class environment and was very welcoming.” (COMS 322 Audience-Centered Public Speaking in Workplace 18350)

 

(From Students at Beijing Foreign Studies University)

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• “Our teacher is a stimulating teacher. At first, most of us refused to deliver our ideas. Timidity is one reason and didn't know what to say is the other reason. Starting from a valid argument, Cecilee helped us make progress step-by-step, and later we were able to deliver a full BP debate. At the last period of this course, we could stand in the front and present our arguments for 6 minutes in an impromptu debate. PCCT is the best course I’ve took in SESP [School of English for Specific Purposes]. Hope there could be more students having the chance to take part in this course.” (Public Communication and Critical Thinking)

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• “PCCT course is like a miracle drug. It is no exaggeration to say that this course changed me. At the beginning, we were required to have a short speech for about 3 minutes which should combine the claim, the warrant and the evidence. I struggled to fill in that period but usually stopped in two minutes and had nothing to say. However, in the end, after one year’s practice, I can have a 7 minutes’ English speech and if allowed, I could continue forever… Now I know the basic needs for a good speech and can behave calmly and smartly in the stage. The pitch, volume, gesture, speed, logic and so on of speech are so important and I need more practice for an excellent one…I want to thank you sincerely in my heart without flattering. You and the course made me a better person, a calm confident person who now can voice her opinion freely.” (Public Communication and Critical Thinking)