Description
Candidates will examine and explore non-defensive and non-offensive speaking styles, oral advocacy and working within conflict situations. In-depth study of skills in decision-making, self-expression, concensus building, strategies of negotiation and a comparison and contrast of combative communication styles will be presented and practiced. A study of problems and practices in organizing and administering school programs ecompassing the K-12 systems will be covered in this course. This course will emphasize the Lakota values of wisdom, courage, respect, generosity, fortitude and humility. Lakota language will be spoken as much as possible during class hours.
Pre-requisites: LAKM 603, LAKM 613, LAKM 633
3 graduate credits