Overview
Description
Survey of theoretical ideas, nature of theory, major communication theories and theories relevant to communication. Examines purpose of theory in communication research. Particular focus on theoretical approaches with engaged or critical orientations.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- identify and explain theories and theoretical approaches typical to and oriented to different epistemological and axiological commitments of the field.
- synthesize and evaluate theories specific to communication contexts or problematics.
- identify and explain engaged theoretical approaches to the study of communication, including predictive, interpretive, and critical approaches.
- analyze communication cases and apply appropriate theoretical frameworks in understanding those cases.