Students function in a variety of directed studies and contexts in which they apply their communication skills. Covers putting theory into practice in such areas as small group communication, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, intercultural communication and applied public information strategies. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits. Primary course objective is technological literacy - gaining skills and experience for working with emerging communication technologies. Students will engage in a range of experimental assignments using various emerging technologies.
Secondary objective is technology critique.
Survey of research methods, qualitative and quantitative, utilized in the field of communication. Focus will be on the rationale for, and the application of, particular methods. In-depth coverage of special topics in communication, rhetoric and mass media. The subject of each individual course and its prerequisite is announced in the Timetable of Classes. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits.