Investigates this system of language and learn what makes language comprehensible. Deals with language in general, but focuses on English and with many problems of practical grammar and usage that arise in speech and writing. Back to Top COM 390 Special Topics in Language Studies and Communication Explores a special topic, theorist, or theme in language studies and communication. Students learn to research issues in the field of communication, concentrating on the tools used in applied and basic communication research, with special attention given to developing research questions and objectives. The course explores a variety of research methodologies, including surveys, interviews, computerized literature searches, experimental designs, and textual analyzes.
Students design and implement their own research projects and report the results.
Students select, in consultation with the departmental adviser, a topic related to communication or literary studies. They undertake both bibliographical and field research, as appropriate and prepare a substantial documented report. An internship introduces the student to the real world of communicating to the several public served by organizations that deal with communication, culture, literature, or the arts. It emphasizes the practical aspects of internal and external communication by assigning the student to a professional in the field under whose supervision the intern plans and prepares documents and messages.