COMM 240 - Communication Theory/Research

4 Credits

1 Units

Students evaluate major theories and develop the skills to critically interpret data pertaining to communication. Course topics include cognitive processes involved in communication, social standards of communication, systems of communications, and media environments. Through guided field interactions, students apply relevant principles and analyses to communication contexts. By focusing upon the interrelationship between communication theory and research, this course prepares students for courses in specialized areas of communication and media studies and for upper-level general communications courses.

Prerequisite: COMM 111
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade