Course Description
Application of theories and processes of interpersonal and health communication to topics ranging from social support to communication challenges in relationships.
Athena Title
TOPICS COMM PROC
Prerequisite
COMM 1500
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course covers the application of interpersonal communication and health communication theories and processes in specific content areas. Thus, the substance of the course will be an in-depth exploration of a specific communication topic in interpersonal or health communication, including such topics as Social Support, E-Health, Communication and Uncertainty, Barriers to Communication, and Communication Challenges in Relationships, Communication and Health Disparities. The exact nature of the course focus is dependent on the instructor of record. The readings for this course vary in length, difficulty, and origination. Many readings are theoretical in nature and are drawn from journals and book chapters in the fields of communication. Some readings are from popular press magazines. Still other readings come from the ever-changing world of the Internet. As part of lecture and discussion, students will be required to analyze and discuss articles and book chapters on topics relevant to the course. Students write a minimum equivalent of two 10-15 page papers requiring either (a) a synthesis of prior theoretical and academic research, (b) an application of prior research to advance reasoned and unique theses on topics relevant to the course, or (c) a class project whereby students collect and analyze communication data relevant to the class topic (topics will vary by semester).
Topical Outline
The exact nature of the topics covered are dependent on the focus of this special topics course. As part of lecture and discussion, students will be required to analyze and discuss articles and book chapters on topics relevant to the special topic. Students write a minimum equivalent of two 10-15 page papers requiring either (a) a synthesis of prior theoretical and academic research, (b) an application of prior research to advance reasoned and unique theses on topics relevant to the course, or (c) a class project whereby students collect and analyze communication data relevant to the class topic (topics will vary by semester).
Syllabus
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