2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook

COMM 230 Communication Theory & Research I

Surveys the history of human communication as a humanistic, social science, and pre-professional discipline. Examines the research/ theory process, including the seven traditions of communication research and theory and contexts for study. This course analyzes research methods used in various communication and media fields, and explores the significant theories of the discipline.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Complete COMM 203 or HONR 112; minimum grade C- plus COMM 110

Distribution

Social Analysis