An examination of the beginnings of interpersonal study including Buber, Mead, Jourard, and Watzlawick. An exploration of the interplay between the mass media and various facets of modern society including political, economic, and cultural issues. An examination of media on a global scale will facilitate contrasts and comparisons of media systems, highlighting how media communication influences the quality of human life. Concentration on the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of public presentations. Students will develop research skills, learn to analyze presentations, and increase proficiency in organizing public speeches, increasing focus for impact.
Class includes videotaping and analysis, as well as use of TelePrompTer.
Peer and professor evaluations are focal. Observation and critiques of speeches outside of class are required. Introduction to qualitative research methods in the study of interpersonal, group, and mass communication. Students will learn to evaluate and critique exemplary qualitative studies, as well as design and analyze an actual research study of their own. Introduction to social science research methods with a special emphasis on survey construction and statistical analysis.