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Diversity (LDRS 505)

Term: 2020-2021 - SPRING

Faculty

Becky L DeGreeff

Dr. Becky L. DeGreeff completed her PhD in Communication Studies at North Dakota State University in 2010. She has taught a variety of Communication courses as an Assistant Professor at Upper Iowa University, an Assistant and Associate Professor at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus, and an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Her scholarly research interest includes interpersonal and family communication, spiritual communication, and autoethnography. Outside of academia she is a wife, mother, and E-RYT 200-hour certified yoga instructor. She loves spending as much time as possible outdoors with her family.

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Description

Diversity within a group is a positive asset benefitting decision making, productivity, creativity, and learning. One task of a leader is to work to overcome negative beliefs, behaviors, and unconscious attitudes that oppress non-dominant group members. This course will use historical, sociological, ethical, and psychological perspectives to develop practical skills towards this end.