COMM 470 - RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES

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Hiram College

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Description:

COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES~ This course is a study of qualitative and quantitative methodologies used in Communication research. The following are some of the humanistic and scientific methods used in the discipline: rhetorical criticism, historical-critical analysis, content analysis, experimental research design, interviewing, and surveying. Students will be expected to understand each methodology and select one that will approximately answer their research question for their senior project. Students will prepare a research prospectus starting with an original question, extensive scholarly literature review, hypotheses generation, and a proposed research methodology to answer their question. The actual research will be carried out during the Senior Seminar. Prerequisite: Communication 390.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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