COM 401 - Communication Theory

Description:
Examination of human communication on an individual, interpersonal, and public level. Exploration of the relationship between communication theory and the practice of communication in various professional settings.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film, or journalism major.

Credits: (4)

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

Articulate the basis of theory and its relationship to effective behavior.
Demonstrate understanding of communication discipline.
Use communication theories to analyze communication problems and to suggest effective strategies to overcome the problems.
Describe the major contexts in communication.
Incorporate communication theories in describing the role of communication in interpersonal relationships.
Describe at least three cultural differences in communication.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/05/13

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