This course provides an introductory survey to the major theoretical approaches to and applications of the communication discipline.
Students become familiar with the basic theories that encompass the various areas of studies (e.g. interpersonal, organizational, media, intercultural, and rhetoric) within the communication discipline.
As students explore the philosophical foundations of the human communication process, it helps them become competent communicators in their service to God and others.
Integrating our Christian faith with our educational endeavors involves acknowledging that Christ is the foundation for all that we think, do, and communicate. Students in this course become acquainted with the philosophical underpinnings of human communication and are guided to recognize their strengths and weaknesses in light of biblical principles.
To effectively engage with those in need of Christ's redemption, we must identify the best approaches for communicating so that our communication will resonate with people. This course offers students a close look at the principles of human communication and in which contexts to apply them.
There are many contexts of study within the communication discipline. This course introduces theories that can be applied in various contexts, whether interpersonal, organizational, intercultural, or through the media.
This course offers students human communication theories that can be used in intercultural settings.
Daily human interactions are ripe with communication theories. By learning about various theories, students become more aware of which approaches are in play at any given time, and they are likely to be able to participate more fully and constructively in communication processes.
The coursework is designed to give students the opportunity to consider how theory fits within the communication discipline and how they can easily apply communication theories to their everyday interactions.
