Historical/Critical Research In Communication

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Introduction to modes of qualitative research in communication, including theoretical assumptions, bibliographical methods, varying approaches to historical and critical inquiry, and the standards and techniques of scholarly writing. Emphasis is placed on historical research during fall semesters and on critical research during spring semesters. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Identify an academic problem related to research in historical communication. 2. Produce a significance statement explaining why an academic problem should be addressed through research. 3. Develop a research question or thesis statement that can be pursued through historical and/or critical inquiry. 4. Construct a literature review to advance the relevance of the research question or thesis statement. 5. Engage in historical and/or critical inquiry to address the main idea of the project. 6. Draw significant conclusions about the research topic based on the analysis completed. View Class Schedule