Business and Professional Communication Quarterly Mar 2017

Teaching Large Sections of a Business Communication Course: A Multicase Study

Carol Wright Stephen F. Austin State University

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to examine specific examples of how business communication courses are delivered in large, face-to-face university classes to discover implications of these large courses. This case study reviewed four classes from two different midsized universities whose classes range from 48 to 300 students. Findings suggest that, when faced with the possibility of teaching more students, it is important to understand that pedagogical strategies may need to be adjusted to maintain student learning. These strategies include modifying the course to the lecture/lab structure, limiting the amount of writing, or allowing the instructor to teach fewer courses.

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Business and Professional Communication Quarterly
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2017-03-01
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10.1177/2329490617689879
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