Spring 2027

Introduction to Communication Theory and Research

Introductory graduate course covering social scientific research concepts, history of communication, and major theoretical perspectives on mass communication at micro and macro levels.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.91 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Explain principles fundamental to the conduct of social science research

  • Describe theoretical perspectives on communication and media effects, including a broad history of milestones and a sampling of current theoretical models

  • Apply concepts learned in the course to critically engage with real-world phenomena

  • Present communication theory research to an academic audience

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LSC 720

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  • Graduate/professional standing

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.91 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Fundamental concepts of social scientific research
  • History and structure of the communication field
  • Major theoretical perspectives on mass communication at micro and macro levels
  • Micro-macro and mass-interpersonal integration

Skills

  • Explain principles fundamental to the conduct of social science research
  • Describe theoretical perspectives on communication and media effects, including history and current models
  • Apply course concepts to critically engage with real-world phenomena
  • Present communication theory research to an academic audience

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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