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Guide to course offerings and descriptions to assist in distinguishing each of the communications courses are found below:

  • Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
  • Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

A full description of each course appears on

Communications Courses

(DPI-802 MA ) The Arts of Communication
Quartana, Lawrence, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy  (F1)

(DPI-802 MB) The Arts of Communication
Quartana, Lawrence, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy  (F2)

(DPI-805 MA) Writing for Policy and Politics: Mastering Daily Communications
 Alex Green, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (F1)

(DPI-820MA) Policy Memo Writing for Decision Makers
Brodsky, Lauren, Lecturer in Public Policy (F1)

(DPI-820MB) Policy Memo Writing for Decision Makers
Brodsky, Lauren, Lecturer in Public Policy (F2)

(DPI-831MA) Op-Ed Writing
James Geary, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (F1)

(DPI-831MB) Op-Ed Writing
Alex Green, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (F2)

(DPI-835 MA) Speechwriting
Stephen Krupin, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (F2)

(DPI-835 MB) Speechwriting
MaryRose Mazzola, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (F2)

(DPI-840 MA) Feature Writing
James Geary, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (F2)

( M) Data and Information Visualization
Hong Qu, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (F2)

(DPI-891 M) Engaging the Media 
Alison King, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (F2)

(DPI830 -MA) Column and Opinion Writing Workshop
Jeffrey Seglin, Senior Lecturer, Emeritus (J-Term)

(DPI830 -MB) Column and Opinion Writing Workshop
Jeffrey Seglin, Senior Lecturer, Emeritus (J-Term)

(DPI-802 MC) The Arts of Communication
Candace Bertotti, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (S1)

() The Arts of Communication
Shapira, Allison, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (S2)

) The Arts of Communication
Shapira, Allison, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (S2)

(DPI-805 MB) Writing for Policy and Politics: Mastering Daily Communication
Green, Alex, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (S1)

DPI-810 MA) Writing for Policy and Politics: Developing Voice and Narrative
Harris, Gregory, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (S1)

(DPI-810 MB) Writing for Policy and Politics
Harris, Gregory, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (S2)

(DPI-821 M) Writing Policy Reports
Brodsky, Lauren, Lecturer in Public Policy (S1)

(DPI-828 M) Persuasive Policy Communication
Brodsky, Lauren, Lecturer in Public Policy (S2)

(DPI-831 MC) Op-Ed Writing
 Nancy Gibbs,  Edward R. Murrow Professor of Practice (S1)

(DPI-831 MD) Op-Ed Writing
Austin Bogues, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (S2)

(DPI-835 MC) Speechwriting
MaryRose Mazzola, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (S1)

(DPI-835 MD) Speechwriting
Stephen Krupin, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (S2)

(DPI-840 MB) Feature Writing
James Geary, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (S1)

(DPI-840 MC) Feature Writing
Adam Stumacher, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (S2)

(DPI-852 M) Advanced Data and Information Visualization
Qu, Hong, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (S1 and S2)

(DPI-891 M) Engaging the Media
Talev, Margaret, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (S2)

(DPI-896 M) Crisis Communications
Haber, Jon, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy (S2)

Communications Workshops

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
2:00pm-3:00pm, In-Person, Darman Rm., Taubman Bldg., Rm. 135
Ken Gagne, Technical Account Manager, Automattic
Digital Communication Workshop: "Make Your Voice Heard: An Introduction to Hosting Your Own Podcast"


Wednesday, September 25, 2024
1:00pm-2:00pm, In-Person, Fainsod Room, Littauer Bldg., Rm. 324
Eugene B. Kogan, Harvard Professional Development Programs; Director, Kogan Global Advisory
Public Speaking Workshop: "Listening: The Secret to Successful Communications"

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
3:00pm-4:00pm, Online,
Renee Loth, Opinion Columnist and Journalist, The Boston Globe
Writing Workshop, "The ABC's of Writing an Op-Ed"


Tuesday, October 8, 2024
3:00pm-4:00pm, Land Hall, Belfer Building, 4th Floor
Greg Harris, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Adjunct Lecturer
Writing Workshop: "Write a Winning Book Proposal"

Thursday, October 10, 2024
3:00pm-4:00pm, ONLINE
David Chrisinger, Executive Director, The University of Chicago, Harris Public Policy Writing  Workshop  
Writing Workshop: "Stories Are What Save Us: How to Write Effectively about Trauma"
                                         

Thursday, October 17, 2024
3:00pm-4:00pm, In-Person, Fainsod Room, Littauer Bldg., Rm. 324
Katherine Kennedy, Preceptor, Harvard College Writing Program
Communication Workshop: "Defining Ourselves and Others Through Storytelling"

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
3:00pm-4:00pm, L382-Kahn, Littauer Bldg., 3rd Floor
Christine Mehta, Associate Editor, Ideas Section, The Boston Globe
Writing Workshop: "Writing and Pitching Op-Eds"

Thursday, October 24
10:00am-11:00am, RG 21, Rubenstein Building, Ground Floor
Inbal Aviad, Chief legal & compliance Officer, Papaya Global
Communications Workshop: "Cross Cultural Communication: Navigating Professional Challenges


Thursday, October 24
3:00pm-4:00pm, ONLINE,
Lauren Brodsky, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Lecturer, Senior Director, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Communications Program
Writing Workshop: "How to Write a Policy Memo"

Monday, October 28
11:00am-12:00pm, Wexner Building, Room 434B
Elaine Driscoll, Director of Communications and Policy, Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Security
Communications Workshop: "Behind the Headlines: Mastering Crisis Communications from the Frontlines"

Tuesday, October 29
12:00pm-1:00pm, Wexner Building, Room 434B
Jill Slye, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Public Speaking Consultant, Author, and Founder of "A Sounding Board" Consulting
Public Speaking Workshop: "Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking"

Wednesday, October 30
1:00pm-2:00pm, Fainsod Room, Littauer 324
James Geary, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Adjunct Lecturer 
Writing Workshop: "How to Write a Sentence"

Tuesday, November 12
12:00pm-1:00pm, Bell Hall, Belfer Building, 5th Floor
Jill Slye, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Public Speaking Consultant, Author, and Founder of "A Sounding Board" Consulting
Public Speaking Workshop: "Organizing Tips for Public Speaking"

Wednesday, November 13
2:00pm-3:00pm, Fainsod Room, Littauer Building, Room 324
Corey Hester, Harvard JD/MPA Candidate, Award-winning Community & Professional Development Expert
Digital Communication Workshop: "Leveraging Social Media Trends Through Behavioral Marketing and Effective Storytelling"

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