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RISK COMMUNICATION

LSC 625
Course Description

Examines risk as a central concept in the communication process. Since risk is intrinsically an interdisciplinary concept, the examination will rely on literature from a wide range of disciplines and perspectives, such as communication, psychology, sociology and formal risk analysis. Case studies will be drawn from a wide range of global issues and cultural contexts, including environmental, technological or health risks; food safety risks; international military crisis or threats of terrorism; and natural disasters.

Prerequisties

Junior standing and (LSC 250 or LSC 251 ); or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.8

3.02% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.02% from Historical

A Rate
66.67%

4.05% from Historical

Class Size
30

20.6% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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