This course analyzes communication technologies, their consequences for society and individuals, and the social forces that affect their form and function.  It critically examines the impact of com

Basic concepts, models, and theories examining the role of communication in human behavior.

Exploration of the uses of experimental, descriptive, historical-critical, and field-research approaches to the study of communication.

Patterns of human interaction, types and stages of relationships, verbal and nonverbal exchanges, strategies and tactics.

Provides an overview of communication theory and research related to the use of a range of communication technologies in a variety of interpersonal, group, and societal contexts.

The role of communication in social change, diffusion of innovations, and national development.

The effects of gender roles in interpersonal communication; examination of literature and research on differences between male and female patterns of interaction.

Theory and pragmatics of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and small-group process analysis, intervention, and facilitation.

This course examines the role of interpersonal communication in managing a variety of challenging events in friendships, romantic relationships, and family relationships, such as hurt, conflict, je

The Practicum in Information Technology will operate very much like an independent study course, only in this case, the students' work will be directed toward passing an IT certification test