COMM 8590 - Scientific Approaches to Communication

3 Credit Hours
Description
A doctoral seminar focusing on scientific approaches to communication, across different levels and via a variety of modes of communication. The course begins with an historical overview of the field of communication, as well as background on communication science and scientific approaches to inquiry. The course then focuses on four broad areas, including interpersonal and intergroup communication, media processes and effects, strategic communication and persuasion, and health communication.