Specialization Course Descriptions
Communications Media
In this introduction to current and emerging communication technologies that transform the way information is conveyed, students learn to analyze the impact of the messages produced with various media and the social and political implications of each.
Communicating Across Cultures
Students develop awareness, knowledge and skills to understand between-the-lines messages across cultures, avoid costly miscommunications and build strong relationships within and among diverse constituencies. Key competencies include effective listening skills, interpersonal communication skills and group communication skills.
Participatory Communication for Social Change
Learn tools and innovative models that prepare you to become a participative communication strategist. Students develop their approach to working with groups committed to social change and facilitate group members as they create methods to communicate effective messages to external environments.
Using Media for Social Change
Making change through the creative use of media today is examined through the lenses of theory and practice. Students analyze contemporary social movements, the framing and re-framing of issues and ethical choices. They learn strengths and limitations of various forms of media. Students develop communication strategies based on articulated goals, designated audiences, available tools and time.
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