Theory of Communication

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: Explain principles and central ideas of different communication theories; Compare different perspectives in communication and media studies; Explain chronologically the long history of development of communication discipline; Apply different communication theories in real live; Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different communication theories applied to specific communication problems; Review application of theories in different communication situations.

Topics

The class provides a working knowledge of theories that explain the broad range of communication phenomena; discusses what these theories say about communication process and the relationship among the leading ideas in communication; introduces principles and central ideas of important theories they are likely to encounter in the communication discipline; overviews brief history of how the communication discipline is developing; explores classic as well as newest thoughts in communication; explores of practical, engaging, and relevant ways in which these theories operates in our lives.

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Communication