COMM 451 - Communication Theory

Institution:

Southwestern Adventist University

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Description:

This course presents the theoretical bases of interpersonal communication, group and public communication, mass communication, and communication in cultural contexts. Attention is given to the nature of inquiry and theory as well as several topics in communication theory, including interpersonal messages, cognitive processing, relationship development and maintenance, influence, group decision making, organizational communication, public rhetoric, media and culture, media effects, and intercultural and gender communication. There are ethical reflections throughout the course and an attempt to integrate and relate the various communication theories covered. This course meets the upper division writing component for senior year English. ( Spring, odd years)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.swau.edu/

Phone Number:

(817) 645-3921

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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