COMM 3065 Theories of Communications
An intensive survey of the various fields of communications theory, this course is required before certain upper level courses or major electives may be taken. This capstone course covers in some depth major models and theories of communication, touching on aspects of persuasion, nonverbal communication, interpersonal communication and especially mass media studies. Considerable focus in the course will center on the ?process? school of classical mass communications theory and also on the field of semiotics. Case studies for the course will be taken from newspapers, magazine advertising, cinema and television, among other media. The Seminar in Communications and Management Concepts must be taken before registering for this course.