Mark R. August
Lecturer
CONTACT
Office: 406 Davis Hall
Phone: 401-874-9488
E-mail: august@uri.edu
- M.A., Communication Studies
- (Concentration: Speech Communication)
- Emerson College, 1992
- B.A., Speech Communication
(Concentration: Business and Professional - Communication)
- University of Rhode Island, 1984
- B.S., Business Administration
(major: Marketing) - University of Rhode Island, 1982
COURSES RECENTLY TAUGHT
Undergraduate
- COM100: Communication Fundamentals
- COM100H: Honors Communication Fundamentals
- COM202: Public Speaking
- COM210: Persuasion: Rhetoric of Influence
- URI 101: Traditions & Transformations
BIO
Mr. August joined the Department of Communication Studies at URI in 1995. He teaches a variety of undergraduate courses, including Fundamental Communications, Public Speaking, and Persuasion.
Prior to teaching at URI, Mr. August received significant sales and marketing experience in the consumer electronic industry. His responsibilities included product knowledge training, regional and national trade shows, and seminars to improve the techniques of those in the sales force. He has worked with individuals and in small and large group settings to enhance the presentation skills of many. This experience has provided Mr. August with a well-rounded background in communications. He brings a pragmatic and enthusiastic approach to public speaking and persuasion in the university setting.
In addition to his teaching, Mr. August works with the summer Freshman Orientation program and the URI 101 Traditions & Transformations program which is designed to help students in planning academic goals, enhancing their academic skills and adjusting to college life.
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