Communication Studies
Communication as a field: interpersonal, intercultural, mass, health, and digital communication.
13 Topics
Digital Communication
Digital communication examines how information is created, transmitted, and received via digital platforms. You will understand the social and psychological impacts of social media, online communities, and digital media networks, as well as how to analyze digital communication patterns.
Health Communication
Health communication focuses on how information is shared to influence personal health decisions and public health policies. You will understand how to design effective public health campaigns, analyze patient-provider interactions, and communicate complex medical data to diverse audiences.
Intercultural Communication
Intercultural communication explores how people from different cultural backgrounds interact and share meaning. You will understand the impact of cultural norms, values, and language barriers on communication, and develop strategies to facilitate effective, respectful dialogue in global environments.
Interpersonal Communication
This field examines how individuals exchange information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and nonverbal messages. Learners will understand the dynamics of personal relationships, conflict resolution, and active listening in daily interactions.
Introduction to Communication
This subject covers the foundational theories, models, and history of human communication across various contexts. Learners will understand how messages are created, transmitted, and interpreted in interpersonal, group, and public settings.
Mass Communication
This field analyzes how information is transmitted to large, diverse audiences through print, broadcast, and digital media. Learners will understand the societal impact, history, and regulatory frameworks of mass media industries.
Media Studies
This discipline investigates the content, history, and cultural impact of various media technologies and platforms. Learners will analyze how media shapes public perception, influences political discourse, and reflects societal values.
Nonverbal Communication
This study focuses on how people send and receive wordless cues, including body language, facial expressions, and vocal tone. Learners will analyze silent signals to improve their social comprehension and communication effectiveness.
Organizational Communication
This subject explores how communication flows, structures, and cultures function within businesses and institutions. Learners will understand how to manage internal relations, coordinate team tasks, and navigate organizational change.
Public Relations
This field focuses on managing the spread of information between an organization and the public to build reputation. Learners will understand how to draft press releases, manage crises, and design strategic communication campaigns.
Public Speaking
This practical discipline covers the principles of preparing and delivering speeches to live audiences. Learners will understand how to structure arguments, manage speech anxiety, and use vocal delivery to inform or persuade listeners.
Research Methods in Communication
This topic covers the qualitative and quantitative methodologies used to study human communication phenomena. Learners will understand how to design studies, collect data through surveys or interviews, and analyze communication patterns.
Rhetoric & Persuasion
This subject examines the art of discourse and the techniques used to influence human beliefs and behaviors. Learners will analyze persuasive texts, understand classical rhetorical strategies, and construct compelling arguments.
