This course will explore the foundations of human communication in social and personal interactions and examine the ways in which digital channels influence both the sending and receiving of messages. Content will focus on the definition and analysis of rhetoric and presentation; media literacy; cultural orientations; small-group interaction; and interpersonal skills such as listening, language, and non-verbal communication. Assignments will utilize digital platforms, and are designed to encourage students to become more perceptive, aware, and confident communicators in any computer mediated setting.
Semester
Fall