Introduction to Communication Theory - CST 201

https://courses.vccs.edu/courses/CST201-IntroductiontoCommunicationTheory

Effective: 2024-05-01

Course Description

Introduces the field of communication, emphasizing perspectives on theory and research, topical areas within the discipline, basic research methodologies, and a survey of theories in those areas. Covers basic procedures for theory-building, research, and writing about communication.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.

General Course Purpose

CST 201 provides students with an overview of communication studies as an academic discipline through a survey of foundational theories in the field, an introduction to communication scholarship, and provides a gateway for students to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program in communication.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: CST 100 or CST 110

Course Objectives

Major Topics to be Included

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