Jun 28, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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COMS 2350 - Introduction to Communication Theory
To identify the purposes, history, and application of key social and rhetorical theories of communication through reading and discussing classic works of communication theory. To understand issues of epistemology, ontology, and axiology when discussing the goals and methods related to relevant theories.
Requisites: COMS major and (Soph or Jr or Sr)
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Course Transferability: TAG course: OCM001 Introduction to Communication Theory
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate understanding of elements of the communication process.
- Define and explain basic terms, principles, and assumptions of major historical approaches to communication theory.
- Critically apply communication theories to a variety of contexts.
- Identify major theorists in the field of communication.
- Demonstrate understanding of the foundation of communication theory in preparation for advanced study.
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