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COM*110 - Foundations of Communication

Jennifer Thomassen Jennifer Thomassen, Instructor, 906-5041, Office 1031

Catalog Course Description:
 Introduction to theory and research in the major divisions of the field. This course introduces communication issues, traits, methodologies, and communication problem solving methods for a variety of contexts including the workplace, the community, the family, the mass media, journalism, public relations, and advertising.

Objectives

To demonstrate an understanding of:

Students will:

As measured by:

An array of specific theories and concerns of research as related to message design and communication processes
  1. Research, describe, and analyze samples of Experimental research, Textual analysis, and/or Ethnography research in the field of communication
  2. Engage in, analyze, and compare various forms and components of communication in order to solve problems

In-class discussions and exercises; written paper/report; oral presentation

Communication theory and basic research methods used in Social Science

  1. Survey and document an array of specific theories and research findings concerned with the dynamics of human communication and related processes

Documented personal research inventory in the form of written, oral and/or visual evidence

Dynamics of interpersonal communication
  1. Describe and analyze effectiveness of interpersonal communication in various instances
  2. Design and implement survey-based research using scientific methods

Written paper/report; oral presentation; in-class discussions and exercises

Dynamics of
small group communication
  1. Analyze case studies of communication in the small-group setting
  2. Describe and analyze effectiveness of small-group communication

Written paper/report; oral presentation; in-class discussions and exercises

Dynamics of organizational

and mass communication
  1. Analyze case studies of communication in the organizational setting
  1. Describe and analyze mass communication

Written paper/report; oral presentation; in-class discussions and exercises

Theory and social scientific method as a way of knowing

  1. Explain the concepts of general and thematic theories currently in use, describe the similarities and differences among those concepts, and apply them to selected practical situations

Written paper/report; oral presentation; in-class discussions and exercises

Problems faced by practitioners and researchers in the field of communication
(and the Social Sciences)
  1. Use the language of communication theory in speaking and writing
  2. Write clearly and effectively about human communication, on paper and electronically.
  3. Relate theory to practice.

Written paper/report; oral presentation; in-class discussions

Oral communication techniques
  1. Prepare and deliver oral presentations (as part of a project and/or as project status updates to the faculty advisor).
  2. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of various communication media and technology options.

Oral presentation to class, faculty and/or peer collaborators

Written communication techniques
  1. Prepare clear, concise, and scholarly written reports which follow prescribed format according to assignment objectives.

Written paper/report

 

Updated 07/31/2009