College of Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog - Spring 2023

COMM 301 Communication Theory

Introduces students to the concepts and function of theory in social science and in the communication discipline. Students will be exposed to several social scientific paradigms and will examine a variety of theories relevant to areas such as mass communication, organizational communication, small group communication, message production, and social and cultural reality. 

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the importance of theory to communication and social scientific research.
  2. Discuss the major theoretical perspectives within communication research.
  3. Critically analyze academic articles that explicate theories.
  4. Develop their own perspective on communication in different contexts.
  5. Research a theory deeply to understand its origins, importance, and future.