COMMST 227Leadership
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Communication Studies
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 4 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
A workshop course in leadership combining theoretical and experiential perspectives. Students will develop and apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be effective and perceptive communicators in a leadership position.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Complete all of the following
- The following prerequisites are applicable to students enrolled in a Faculty of Mathematics program
- Complete 1 of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- COMMST100 - Interpersonal Communication (0.50)
- COMMST223 - Public Speaking (0.50)
- EMLS101 - Oral Communications for Academic Purposes (0.50)
- EMLS102 - Clear Communication in English Writing (0.50)
- EMLS129 - Written Academic English (0.50)
- ENGL109 - Introduction to Academic Writing (0.50)
- ENGL129 - Written Academic English (0.50)
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- Students must be in level 2A
- Complete all of the following
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSP 001 | 3713 | 0 / 30 | TTh 11:30–12:50 |
| WSP 701 | 1438 | 44 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
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Definitely my favourite class this term, great in-class discussions! Rob is an amazing prof, I learned a lot and got to practice real skills.
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
4 posts and comments in 4 threads mention COMMST 227, September 2023 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2024
COMMST 204 or COMMST 227? (prev. SPCOMs) 2 points, 0 comments
u/Long-Atmosphere9149: “Hiya. Just wondering if anyone has an opinion on whether to take COMSMT 204 or 227 to fulfill the ARBUS requirements - I'm a Communication Studies major so I've already taken COMMST 100 for the major alternative. …”
Workshop course 1 point, 2 comments
u/anonim0791: “COMMST 227 WSP 0.50 is a workshop course. What's the difference between a lecture course and a workshop one? Is one easier than another? Thanks”
COMMST 225, 227 or 228 1 point, 1 comment
u/anonim0791: “Which one out of COMMST 225, 227 or 228 would you recommend and why? Thank you”
Fall 2023
Bird bird communication course 1 point, 1 comment
u/serenelmuss314: “… List 2: Second Course The second course must be chosen from one of the following: Any additional course from List 1 COMMST 225 Interviewing COMMST 227 Leadership COMMST 228 Public Communication EMLS 103R Effective English Pronunciation EMLS 104R Reading and Listening for …”
Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026
- Undergraduate Calendar, 2026–27The official entry
- Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
- Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
- Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
- UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
- WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them
Calendar versions
Undergraduate Calendar
- 2024–25
- 2025–26
- 2026–27 requisites changed (shown here)
- 2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar