Helen Lie
Advanced Lecturer
Writing and Rhetoric Studies
Bio
Helen is a lecturer in the Program in Writing and Rhetoric and Oral Communication Program. She previously taught public speaking at the University of San Francisco. Her background and interests include speech and communication studies, learning and instruction, presentation skills training, non-profit advocacy, and voice and speech training. Whether teaching a class, facilitating a workshop, or working one-to-one with students, Helen enjoys listening to students and helping them organize and articulate their thoughts with clarity, overcome speech anxiety, and develop confidence as effective and ethical communicators.
Academic Appointments
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Advanced Lecturer, Writing and Rhetoric Studies
Current Research and Scholarly Interests
SPECIALIZATION: Communication Pedagogy; Visual Communication; Presentation Skills
2025-26 Courses
- Oral Communication Tutor Teaching Practicum
ORALCOMM 119 (Spr) - Writing & Rhetoric 2: Decoding Academic Persuasion: How Researchers Convince Audiences
PWR 2HLA (Win, Sum) - Writing & Rhetoric 2: In the Moment: The Rhetoric of Time
PWR 2HKA (Aut) -
Prior Year Courses
2024-25 Courses
- Introduction to Writing and Rhetoric at Stanford
SOAR 10WR (Aut) - Oral Communication Tutor Teaching Practicum
ORALCOMM 119 (Spr) - Oral Communication for Graduate Students
ORALCOMM 219 (Aut) - Writing & Rhetoric 2: Decoding Academic Persuasion: How Researchers Convince Audiences
PWR 2HLA (Sum)
2023-24 Courses
- Character or Charisma? Speeches that Move, Inspire and Shape the World
ORALCOMM 176 (Win) - Oral Communication Tutor Teaching Practicum
ORALCOMM 119 (Spr)
2022-23 Courses
- Oral Communication Tutor Teaching Practicum
ORALCOMM 119 (Spr) - Oral Communication for Graduate Students
ORALCOMM 219 (Aut) - Writing & Rhetoric 2: Decoding Academic Persuasion: How Researchers Convince Audiences
PWR 2HLA (Sum)
- Introduction to Writing and Rhetoric at Stanford