Courses
| Special Topics | Advanced Production | 100s | 200s | 300s | 400s | 500s | 600s | 700s and Above |
Selected Communication Arts courses appear below. A complete Graduate School course list can be found at UW Catalog Course Descriptions.
700 Level
704 Intellectual Sources of Contemporary Composition Theory I - Classical. (Crosslisted with English) 3 cr.
Selected issues in the history of rhetoric, concentrating on classical theories of invention, and their importance for contemporary issues in composition theory.
P: Grad st.
750 Theories of Mass Media. 3 cr.
A survey, analysis, and criticism of theoretical approaches to broadcasting; structure, organization, communicators, processes, content, audiences, and effects.
P: Grad st.
760 Advances in Communication Theories. 3 cr.
In-depth review and evaluation of behavioral and social scientific theories of human communication.
P: Grad st.
761 Measurement in Communication Science. 3 cr.
A empirical approach to the study of communication requires operationalization of theoretical constructs. This course overviews philosophical and statistical issues associated with the measurement of constructs relevant to the study of communication behavior.
P: Grad st or cons inst.
762 Communication Research Methods. 3 cr.
Epistemological and methodological pinciples of behavioral and social scientific research of particular relevance to communication research, including various research designs and modes of observation, casual inferences, and basic hands-on experiences in empirical research.
P: Grad st.
774 Rhetorical Analysis. 3 cr.
Rhetorical criticism; comparison of the discourse of diverse types and cultures.
P: Comm Arts 674 & Grad st.
799 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. Devised by a staff member in collaboration with students.
P: Grad st & written cons inst.
800 Level
817 Couple Relationships: Theory, Research, and Application. (Crosslisted with HDFS) 3 cr.
This course will review current research on the nature, dynamics, and developmental course of couple relationships and explore the implications of this scientific knowledge for prevention/intervention programs and policy. Contemporary theories and empirical research will be examined.
P: Grad st or cons inst.
900 Level
900 Seminar: An Introduction to Research in Communication Arts. 1-3 cr.
Research problems; basic research tools. (Note: Graduates working on a master's degree may not use this course as a partial fulfillment of department requirements calling for seminars.)
P: Grad st.
902 Film Colloquium. 1 cr.
Studies in advanced research in film history, theory and criticism.
P: Grad st in Comm Arts.
903 Media and Cultural Studies Colloquium. 1 cr.
Current research in cultural studies, audience effects, broadcast regulation, history of broadcasting and comparative national systems.
P: Grad st in Comm Arts.
904 Communication Science Colloquium. 1 cr.
Social scientific approaches to the study of interpersonal communication and media effects.
P: Grad st in Comm Arts.
940 Seminar: Media, Culture, and the Public Sphere. 2-3 cr.
Analysis and critique of public sphere theories of the media, pre- and post-Habermas, including concepts of citizenship and nation, media and democracy, globalization and culural hierarchies. Implications for media policy and structures.
P: Grad st.
942 Seminar: Global Media. 2-3 cr.
Explores globalization theories and examines media cultures in the wake of globalization.
P: Grad st.
944 Seminar: Broadcasting/Film Audiences and Effects. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st.
950 Seminar: Radio Television Film. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st.
951 Seminar: History of Broadcasting. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st.
954 Seminar: Criticism in Broadcasting/Film. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st.
955 Seminar: Media History and Historiography. 3 cr.
A seminar on post-structuralist historical theory, historiographical methods, and issues in historiography for students of media history. Introduction to archival research.
P: Grad st.
956 Seminar: National Cinemas. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st & cons inst.
958 Seminar: Film History. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st.
960 Seminar: Film Theory. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st.
962 Seminar: Ancient Rhetorical Theory. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st.
964 Seminar: Medieval and Renaissance Rhetorical Theory. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st.
966 Seminar: Modern Rhetorical Theory. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st; Comm Arts 570 or cons inst.
967 Seminar: Problems in Communication and Public Address. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st.
968 Seminar: Persuasion. 2-3 cr. Advanced theory and experimental studies.
P: Grad st.
969 Seminar: Contemporary Rhetorical Theory. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st.
970 Seminar: Language and Speech Behavior. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st.
972 Communication in Personal Relationships. 3 cr.
This course surveys theoretical articles and empirical research to both exempligy a variety of approaches to the study of communication in personal relationships and to familiarize the student with the current state of the discipline.
P: Grad st or cons inst.
976 Seminar: Rhetorical Criticism. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st.
978 Seminar: Intercultural Communication. 2-3 cr.
P: Grad st.
990 Research and Thesis. 1-9 cr.
Independent research and writing under the supervision of a staff member.
P: Grad st & written cons inst.
999 Independent Studies. 1-3 cr.
Independent pursuit of a creative project designed by the student and supervised by a staff member.
P: Grad st & written cons inst.
