Course Description
In-depth exposure and participation in public presentations of current research on rhetorical and communication theory, criticism, and practice. Issues related to professional concerns in the Communication Studies discipline will also be addressed. Students are required to give an academic presentation at least once during their period of enrollment in the course.
Athena Title
COMM STUD COLLOQ
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in SPCM 8000
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
1. To expose students to current research in the Communication Studies discipline. 2. To expose students to professional issues in the Communication Studies discipline. 3. To provide students with the opportunity to critically evaluate a variety of research- and theory-relevant perspectives in the Communication Studies discipline.
Topical Outline
1. Professional development issues (including preparing yourself for the academic job market, industry opportunities, and further graduate study). 2. Topics related to current research and theory in the Communication discipline. 3. Presenting your work to an academic audience.
Syllabus
Public CV