RISK COMMUNICATION

Name: RISK COMMUNICATION
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LSC 625

과목 설명

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.

선수과목

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

충족 요건

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

학점

미보고

개설 시기

미보고

평점

3.79

2.54% 과거 데이터 대비

수료율

100%

0.95% 과거 데이터 대비

A 비율

73.08%

13.08% 과거 데이터 대비

학급 규모

4.25% 과거 데이터 대비

Cumulative Grade Distribution

강사 (2026 Summr)

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유사 과목

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LSC 640

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LSC 251

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