PRJ-2210 Communication Theory

Credits: 3
This course examines the construction and application of communication theories. Through an exploration of various communication traditions and contexts, students work to understand how communication theories deriving from research become applicable. Students consider communication theories regarding effective communication, especially in overcoming communication barriers.

Course Outcomes

Explain various traditions of communication
Explain various contexts of communication
Identify the elements that coalesce to create a communication theory
Describe how research impacts the construction of a communication theory
Explain various theories of significance within the field of communication
Apply theories of communication to decipher potential communication barriers