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Apr 23, 2024
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COMS 6000 - Introduction to Graduate Study
Definition of field of communication, methods of structuring field, and research concerns within areas of field. Examination of theory and function of research. Analysis of representative types and methods of research.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to appraise critically the quality of published research in both quantitative and qualitative arenas.
- Students will be able to distinguish between different approaches to communication study.
- Students will be able to distinguish between different areas of study within the field of communication.
- Students will be able to locate resources that would add to your understanding of the different methodological approaches to communication research.
- Students will be able to locate resources that would add to your understanding within each sub-area within communication studies.
- Students will be able to outline key features of what constitutes a “communication theory” and distinguish it from praxis.
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