Communication in Context: Analysis & Research (101-2-1)

Instructors

Heather Hendershot

Meeting Info

McCormick Foundation Ctr 2107: Mon, Wed 1:30PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

Media History and Archival Research: The second course moves beyond the introduction offered in Communication Studies 101-1 through additional skills training and expanded research and analytic assignments. This section will focus on developing research, analysis, and writing skills through hands-on experience building upon the focus area of Professor Hendershot in the area of Archival Research. Students will learn how and why archives are created, and how to make creative use of archival materials to craft original research projects centered on media history by drawing on a range of artifacts, ranging from written documents to audiovisual materials.

Class Attributes

SOC First-Year Seminar

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Communication Studies Majors.