COMM 201 - Communication Theory

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Communication Studies

Description:

This course examines the major paradigms within the study of human communication by introducing students to both historical and contemporary communication theories from various branches of the discipline. Students will evaluate and apply the theories in and across a variety of contexts. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Define theory; Demonstrate an understanding of theory/model development; Distinguish between the major paradigms within the communication discipline; Identify key branches of study within the communication discipline; Apply major communication theories; Critique communication theories by identifying constructs and limitations.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENG 100

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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