Communication Studies

Description:
This course is designed to provide an introductory survey of the study of communication. The course begins with a general history of the evolution of human communication, andgoes on to examine such areas as definitions, models, and basic concepts in communication; the range of verbal and non-verbal codes, and their complex interrelations in the message systems of modern electronic media; and various communication contexts, with emphasis on the structure and function of interpersonal communication and mass communication, particularly broadcast and cable television.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: None.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: None.

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Description:
The course focuses on improvement of interpersonal, small group, and public communications skills. Through readings, journals, class discussions and activities, we explore the following: self-concept and perception, listening and responding, language and non-verbal behaviors, interviewing, problem-solving and decision-making, formal elements of speech-making, the evaluation of one's own and others' public messages.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: None.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
The course focuses on improvement of interpersonal, small group, and public communications skills. Through readings, journals, class discussions and activities, we explore the following: self-concept and perception, listening and responding, language and non-verbal behaviors, interviewing, problem-solving and decision-making, formal elements of speech-making, the evaluation of one's own and others' public messages.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: None.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
Using Internet communications enhances students' theoretical understanding of electronic communication and their ability to communicate as professionals, scholars, and citizens using the Internet. Participants learn core communication theoretical models and principles, and apply them to electronic communication methodologies that enhance interpersonal, small group, and public interactions. These methodologies include electronic meetings, discussion forums, co-authoring tools, audio, and video.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: None.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.

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Description:
This course examines the relationship between information technology and human communication. Readings, discussion, assignments and projects address IT's potential to enhance and constrain communication; its role in the promotion or dissolution of community; its implications for social policy; its place among other media; and many more issues for which IT, particularly cyber-technology, is a lightning rod.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: None.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: None.

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Description:
This course will provide an introduction to Indian cinema and to Indian culture and society through the study of films. The Indian film industry is the largest producer of feature films in the world. In this class we will examine the films as entertainment as well as cultural narratives and commentaries on society, exploring themes such as social change, the family and gender. The course will combine content analysis of film texts with study of the public culture of film reception.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: None.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: World Cultures.
Diversity Area: International.