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

Instructors

Susan Dun

Meeting Info

Technological Institute LG68: Mon, Wed 10:30AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

This 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 Dun in the area of Health Communication. Motivational and informational campaigns designed to encourage healthy behaviors are all around us. We are told to lose weight, eat better, exercise, engage in self-care, stop smoking, or reduce drinking in media messages. What are the features of these campaigns? Are they designed well? Are they likely to work? In this class we will research existing campaigns to assess their design, goals and likely success. Students will write an original report and share their findings in class.