COMM 101 - Communication Theory

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Communication theory says that all living beings whether they are plants, animals, human beings communicate through sound, speech, visible changes, body movements, gestures or in the best possible way to make the others aware of their thoughts, feelings, problems, happiness or any other information. Another model of communication says it is simply the process of transferring information from the sender to the recipient where the recipient decodes the information and acts accordingly. Course reviews the primary theories in interpersonal, group, and mass communication. Students examine the evolution of communication as a field of academic study in addition to theoretical frameworks, models, and concepts across the communication landscape. Students engage with course topics through examinations and assignments. No prerequisites Fall, Spring Gen Ed Competency: Listen, Imagine, Understand