COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS

JOURN 901

Research presentations by mass communication scholars, and is designed to acquaint graduate students with theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of communication.

COMARTS 361

An introduction to social science research methods and statistical analyses applicable to the study of communication research and mass media effects.

JOURN 812

Research methodology. Design research, analyze and interpret evidence, and develop a deeper appreciation of research strategies.

JOURN 880

In-depth investigation of a specific topic in mass communication.

JOURN 801

Theory and research on individuals' use of mass communication and effects of mass communication. Topics include choice, selection and functions of mass media use, attention and cognitive processing, information effects, persuasion and emotion/involvement, and social and behaviroal effects.