COMM 3020 - Communication Research

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Communication

Description:

This course examines the who, where, what, why, and (most importantly), how of research in the field of human communication. By now you should have a general understanding of the theories of communication; this next step involves taking what you know and determine a) what interests you about communication, b) the questions that you have about human communication, and c) the methods you need to answer those questions. This class is designed to prepare you to tackle your upcoming capstone course, so by the end of it you should have an exact idea of what you want to do heading into that class. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe quantitative, qualitative, and rhetorical research methods used in communication studies. 2. Explain connections between communication theories and research in oral and written formats. 3. Formulate research methods and concepts in oral and written formats. 4. Create quantitative, qualitative, and/or rhetorical research designs and apply appropriate associated methods in an ethical manner to a student research initiative. 5. Evaluate and critique research designs, methods, and writings found in scholarly and popular sources. Prerequisites: COMM 2060, 3060 or MDIA 3060 (Grade C or higher). FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

01/05/2009 - 08/14/2023 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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