Communication in Context: Analysis & Research  (101-2-7)

Instructors

Larissa Buchholz

Meeting Info

Locy Hall 303: Wed, Fri 5:00PM - 6:20PM

Overview of class

This course explores an intriguing problem in social scientific analysis: the production of new ideas and practices, as well as the reputations of their creators. How do communication flows in social and cultural contexts affect creative output and innovations? How do professional communities collectively determine when ideas are original, instead of misguided or infeasible? How does this process compare across media, the arts, or the economy? In this course, students will become acquainted with key approaches to creativity and innovation in sociology, communication studies, organizational analysis, and economics.

Class Attributes

Department Majors Only

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Communication Studies Majors.