Instructor: Ron Shope
Semesters: Spring
This course examines the theories regarding group, interpersonal, public and mass and intercultural communication processes and how meaning is created.
· Griffin, Em. (2003). A First Look at Communication Theory (Sixth Edition). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
· Schultze, Q. (2003). Communicating for life Christian stewardship in community and media. Grand Rapids Michigan: Baker Academic.
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Unit |
START DATE |
CLASS CONTENT |
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1 |
1/21 |
Introduction to the Course |
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Thinking About Theory |
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Unit 1:
Constructing Meaning Through Relationships |
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2 |
1/28 |
Messages:
Symbolic Interactionism Messages:
Expectancy Violations |
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3 |
2/4 |
Developing Relationships: Social Penetration Theory Developing Relationships: Reducing Uncertainty |
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4 |
2/11 |
Relationship Maintenance: Relational Dialectics Relationship Maintenance: Interactional View |
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2/18 |
Influence:
Social Judgment Theory Influence:
Cognitive Dissonance Theory |
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Unit 2: Group and Public Communication |
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6 |
2/25 |
Group Decision Making Organizational Information Systems |
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7 |
3/3 |
Organizational Culture Critical Theory Approach to Organizations |
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8 |
3/10 |
Classical Rhetoric Dramatism |
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3/17
- 3/24 |
Spring Break |
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Unit 3: Mass Communication |
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9 |
3/24 |
Signs and Symbols Cultural Studies |
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10 |
3/31 |
Cultivation Theory Agenda Setting |
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11 |
4/7 |
Spiral of Science The role and power of the media |
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Unit 4: Intercultural Communication |
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12 |
4/14 |
Managing Anxiety and Uncertainty Face-Negotiation Theory |
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12 |
4/21 |
Speech Codes Genderlect |
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14 |
4/28 |
Work on Communication Issue Paper |
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15 |
5/4 |
Discussion of Communication Issue Paper |
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5/12 |
Communication
Issue Paper Due |