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COMMUNICATION THEORIES (CUL-223434)

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Course Description:


This course introduces students to a wide range of communication theories that help to explore and explain how individuals and groups communicate at the interpersonal, organizational, and mass communication levels. Students will explore a variety of theoretical perspectives and apply theoretical lenses to explain communications and to develop communication strategies for real-life communication situations.

Note: The course substitutes for Communication Decisions and Communication Analysis. Students with those courses on their Degree Plans who have already taken those courses may also take this course.

Prerequisites: College Writing/Composition. Ability to use the Online Library to find scholarly sources and cite these correctly. Introduction to Communication/Communication Principles or equivalent.


This online course is offered through Online Learning. You can take this as an individual course or as part of an online degree program, with term starts in March, May, September, November and January. View current term offerings and all online courses. Click here to register for online courses.

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Liberal Study
Upper Level
Credits: 4
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Spring 1. Fall 1.

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