Introduction to Theories of Communication

General

Prefix

CMST

Course Number

300

Course Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

Lecture

Department/Unit(s)

Communication Studies

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Historical and contemporary human communication theories. Applying theories in a communication context.

Credits

Credit Hours

Min

Max

Repeatable

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Cultural Diversity

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Identify major communication theories.

Outcome

Explain major communication theories.

Outcome

Analyze communication contexts.

Outcome

Correlate communication theories appropriate to a given communication context.

Course Outline

Communication as a field of study. 5% What is theory. 10% Historical context. 10% Human communication theories. 30% Application of theories in particular contexts (i.e., interpersonal, organizational, etc.). 20% Comparing/contrasting perspectives and methods (i.e., critical, rhetorical, social science). 20% Emerging theories. 5%