COMM 460 - Communication Theory

This seminar is a senior-level capstone course for majors interested in the social scientific approaches in communication studies. It provides a culminating experience with a refined understanding of communication contexts by revisiting the theories of meaning, relationship, culture, audience, and the media. Special emphasis will be given to understanding traditional and emerging communication contexts, followed by applying theories to different behaviors. Through guided-exploratory and discussion-based activities, it aims to help students grow their confidence in theory-driven social scientific thinking, which eventually will result in a deeper understanding of communication as an idea and a practice.

Credits: 4
Terms Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: COMM 101, COMM 151, COMM 260 or COMM 270, COMM 280