- COMSTU100 Introduction to Communication
- Course 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, and goes 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.
- Course Video
- Video IntroductionClosed Captioned
- Academic Information
- Credits: 3
Distribution Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. - Schedule & Fee
- Dates: Jun 1 - Aug 26
Class #: 1216
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total Course Fee: $960 - Instructor
- Richard Raben
richraben@aol.com - Wimba Requirement
- UMB online courses use Wimba classroom (a live discussion tool) at least twice during the semester. Information about Horizon Wimba can be found at www.dlvpc.umb.edu/wimbasupport.htm. Your course instructor will inform you about dates and times of course meetings in Wimba Classroom.
