Introduction to Communication.

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the field of Communication Studies through the study of current subjects in the discipline. The course explores areas such as rhetoric, critical/cultural studies, interpersonal and health communication, mass media, and group and organizational communication. Students are introduced to the field of communication and discuss real-world examples through critique, discussion, demonstrations, exercises, and essays. The course refines student skills in critical thinking, writing, and speaking. Students are introduced to various career paths in and adjacent to communication. This course is one of the core courses for the communication major.