ADVANCED THEORY OF COMMUNICATION (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Mapping the use of theories in all forms or contexts of communication; Analyze the use of theories in all forms or contexts of communication; Apply theories in all forms and contexts of communication; Combine two or more theories in research and understand the empirical world.

Topics:

1. Introduction of Communication Theory;
2. Paradigm of Communication Theory (Part 1);
3. Paradigms of Communication Theory (Part 2);
4. Interpersonal Communication Theory (Part-2);
5. Interpersonal Communication Theory (Part-3);
6. Organizational Communication Theory;
7. Public Communication Theory;
8. Mass Communication Theory (Part-1);
9. Cultural Context Theory (Part-1);
10. Cultural Context Theory (Part-2);
11. Enrichment Activity: Discussion – Traditions of Communication Theory;
12. Enrichment Activity: Discussion – Interpersonal Communication Theory (Part-1);
13. Enrichment Activity: Guest Lecture – Group Communication Theory;
14. Enrichment Activity: Discussion – Organizational Communication Theory (Part-2);
15. Enrichment Activity: Discussion – Mass Communication Theory (Part-2);
16. Enrichment Activity: Guest Lecture – New Media Theory.