COM 501 - Advanced Communication Theory (Put on reserve 9/16/18)

Description:
Course examines historical and current approaches to communication theory emphasizing contributions of communication studies scholars. Course covers theories of language, systems theory, rules theory, and critical theory. (Put on reserve 9/16/18, will go inactive 8/24/21)

Credits:
(4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Articulate the role of theory in understanding human communication.
Articulate the four theoretical perspectives found in communication: the mechanistic perspective, the psychological perspective, the symbolic perspective, and the pragmatic perspective.
Use communication theories to analyze communication problems and to suggest effective strategies to overcome the problems.
Describe the major applications of communication theory to relationship growth and development.
Use at least two critical theory perspectives to analyze the communication patterns of disadvantaged groups.
Select two distinct cultures, and then compare and contrast at least three differences in cultural communication patterns.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/11/10

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