Courses

Examines leadership from a communicative perspective, integrating theory and practice. Combines traditional information components of university courses, with experimental learning activities such as interactive simulations, exercises, case studies, and an organizational simulation.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Apply communication theories, concepts and skills to the study and practice of leadership.
• Understand fundamental perspectives, theories and concepts of leadership as they apply in relationships, groups, organizational and civic settings.
• Demonstrate an analytic/critical perspective relative to leadership perspectives, theories and concepts.
• Systematically assess individual, group and organization leadership practices and situations.
• Acquire enhanced experience and competency in, and commitment to, personal leadership in relationship, group, organizational, and civic settings.

Examines interactions between media and political institutions, actors and processes, in light of theories of journalism, communication and political practice.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand theories of globalization and contexts through which cultural experiences, information, and ideologies are mediated by a range of media.
• Analyze and evaluate the negotiations and dynamics of power through which institutions, producers, and users mobilize using these media technologies.
• Research, write, and digitally present emerging issues, uncover, and critique these dynamics.