COMM 228: Communication and Technology: Theory and Practice

Course Description

This course explores the basic nature of communication and examines ways in which communication skills may be utilized in an ever-changing digital era. Students will learn to recognize the effects of channel selection on communication and how these channels, or mediums, can enhance or inhibit communication depending upon the way they are used. Students will use this knowledge to identify and apply best practices for successful computer-mediated-communication (CMC) in relational and professional contexts.