COM ARTS 612 Special Topics In Communication Science
Specialized subject matter of current interest in communication theory and research.
Specialized subject matter of current interest in communication theory and research.
Examines sports media using the frameworks of media and cultural studies. The relationship between sports and popular culture provides an important site for understanding and critiquing the media’s relationships to social, cultural, economic, and political structures. Topics for discussion will include sports media industries and technologies; representations of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, and …
Students explore a topic in rhetoric or communication science; the topic varies from semester to semester.
Graded on a Cr/N basis.
Graded on a lettered basis.
Survey of concepts, theories, and research concerning communication across all phases of interpersonal relationships, focusing on both theoretical and practical applications.
Concepts and processes relevant to the study of communication and human behavior including approaches to communication inquiry, the dynamics of face-to-face interaction, and the pragmatic and artistic functions of public communication.
Practice in preparation and delivery of various types of argumentative speeches and debates.
Key concepts for the critical analysis of television, film, radio, and digital media. Focusing primarily on meanings, aesthetics, technology, media industries, representations, and audiences.
Graded on a lettered basis