Analysis of the interplay of culture, language, and communication from classical and contemporary perspectives. Examination of meaning systems. 384K. Communication and Ethnography. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Reading of a wide selection of ethnographies of speaking.
Students conduct short individual field studies and write a review.
Intense analysis of selected studies, with emphasis on ethnographic writing. Students conduct group fieldwork and develop their writing skills. 386K. Theories of Interpersonal Communication. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Theories pertinent to interpersonal, group, and mass interaction.