Voice, agency, and counter-storytelling: Liberatory outcomes in public speaking
Publication Date
1-1-2024
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Communication Teacher
DOI
10.1080/17404622.2024.2356564
Abstract
We describe how a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) “enrolling” educational institution can transform its practices to embrace and include student voices and become HSI “affirming and thriving” by focusing on the introductory semester-long public-speaking course as a site for liberatory learning outcomes and by using digital counter-storytelling and Universal Design for Learning principles as a means to amplify underserved and marginalized student voices and their stories. Courses: Public speaking, introductory courses in communication that include a public-speaking component. Objectives: Students will (1) identify and articulate their own strengths and assets as learners and communicators; (2) identify and challenge oppressive systems of power and privilege in their own lives; and (3) use public speaking to build community and solidarity with others, strengthening a sense of belonging.
Funding Sponsor
National Science Foundation
Department
Communication Studies
Recommended Citation
Priya Raman and Deanna L. Fassett. "Voice, agency, and counter-storytelling: Liberatory outcomes in public speaking" Communication Teacher (2024). https://doi.org/10.1080/17404622.2024.2356564
