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