Introduction to Graduate Studies in Communication Arts
Introduction to Communication Arts graduate studies covering core areas like Communication Science, Film, Media, and Rhetoric, plus key methodologies and campus resources.
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What you’ll be able to do
Identify and explain differences and similarities between the 4 main areas of scholarship in Communication Arts.
Discuss and describe key theories, ideas and issues in the field.
Build skills for navigating graduate level scholarship and program milestones.
Recognize the wide range of graduate-level resources on campus for supporting graduate teaching, research and service.
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Course mapDeclared in Communication Arts MA or PhD
- Declared in Communication Arts MA or PhD
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- Declared in Communication Arts MA or PhD
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An introduction to the department of Communication Arts and core areas of study: Communication Science, Film, Media and Cultural Studies and Rhetoric, Politics and Culture, and to key resources for graduate study. Includes an overview of the key methodologies and theories that define current scholarship in the field of Communication from the department's various areas of study. Provides information on how the department structures its graduate coursework and milestones to prepare for careers in the field. Fosters connections to campus partners and access to essential resources essential for success in graduate school. Discusses the challenges, issues, and successes surrounding graduate study in the field of Communications.
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- Core areas of study including Communication Science, Film, Media and Cultural Studies, and Rhetoric, Politics and Culture
- Key methodologies and theories defining current scholarship in Communication
- Graduate coursework structure and milestones for career preparation
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- Navigating graduate level scholarship and program milestones
- Accessing campus partners and essential resources for graduate success
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