Course Syllabus
Communication, Theory and Research
Thinking about Communication: Definitions, Models, and Ethics
Thinking about the Field: Traditions and Contexts
Thinking about Theory and Research
Understanding the Dialogue: The Media 1
Agenda Setting Theory
Spiral of Silence Theory
Uses and Gratification Theory
Understanding the Dialogue: The Media 2
Cultivation Theory
Cultural Studies
Media Ecology Theory
Understanding the Dialogue: The Self and Messages
Symbolic Interaction Theory
Coordinated Management of Meaning
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Expectancy Violations Theory
Understanding the Dialogue: Relationship Development 1
Uncertainty Reduction Theory
Social Exchange Theory
Social Penetration Theory
Understanding the Dialogue: Relationship Development 2
Relational Dialectics Theory
Communication Privacy Management Theory
Social Information Processing Theory
Understanding the Dialogue: Groups and Organizations
Groupthink
Structuration Theory
Organizational Culture Theory
Organizational Information Theory
Understanding the Dialogue: The Public
The Rhetoric
Dramatism
The Narrative Paradigm
Understanding the Dialogue: Culture and Diversity
Face-Negotiation Theory
Communication Accommodation Theory
Muted Group Theory
Feminist Standpoint Theory
Thinking about Communication: Definitions, Models, and Ethics
Thinking about the Field: Traditions and Contexts
Thinking about Theory and Research
Understanding the Dialogue: The Media 1
Agenda Setting Theory
Spiral of Silence Theory
Uses and Gratification Theory
Understanding the Dialogue: The Media 2
Cultivation Theory
Cultural Studies
Media Ecology Theory
Understanding the Dialogue: The Self and Messages
Symbolic Interaction Theory
Coordinated Management of Meaning
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Expectancy Violations Theory
Understanding the Dialogue: Relationship Development 1
Uncertainty Reduction Theory
Social Exchange Theory
Social Penetration Theory
Understanding the Dialogue: Relationship Development 2
Relational Dialectics Theory
Communication Privacy Management Theory
Social Information Processing Theory
Understanding the Dialogue: Groups and Organizations
Groupthink
Structuration Theory
Organizational Culture Theory
Organizational Information Theory
Understanding the Dialogue: The Public
The Rhetoric
Dramatism
The Narrative Paradigm
Understanding the Dialogue: Culture and Diversity
Face-Negotiation Theory
Communication Accommodation Theory
Muted Group Theory
Feminist Standpoint Theory
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 : What is Communication Theory?
A1 : Communication theory is a proposed description of communication phenomena, the relationships among them, a storyline describing these relationships, and an argument for these three elements. Communication theory provides a way of talking about and analyzing key events, processes, and commitments that together form communication. Theory can be seen as a way to map the world and make it navigable; communication theory gives us tools to answer empirical, conceptual, or practical communication questions.
Q2 : Which Faculty offers the Communication Theory course?
A2 : The Communication Theory course is also offered as a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) by the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. The course code is COM710 - Communication Theories.
Q3 : What are entry requirements to the MOOC COM710 - Communication Theories?
A3 : There are no entry requirements to the MOOC COM710 - Communication Theories. It is encouraged for students to have a basic understanding of the foundation of communication and media studies.
Q4 : What are the syllabus offered in COM710 - Communication Theories?
A4 : The course offers seven (7) main focuses across nine (9) topics in this course. It is as listed below: - 1) Communication, Theory, and Research Thinking about Communication: Definitions, Models, and Ethics Thinking about the Field: Traditions and Contexts Thinking about Theory and Research 2) Understanding the Dialogue: The Media 1 Agenda Setting Theory Spiral of Silence Theory Uses and Gratification Theory 3) Understanding the Dialogue: The Media 2 Cultivation Theory Cultural Studies Media Ecology Theory 4) Understanding the Dialogue: The Self and Messages Symbolic Interaction Theory Coordinated Management of Meaning Cognitive Dissonance Theory Expectancy Violations Theory 5) Understanding the Dialogue: Relationship Development 1 Uncertainty Reduction Theory Social Exchange Theory Social Penetration Theory 6) Understanding the Dialogue: Relationship Development 2 Relational Dialectics Theory Communication Privacy Management Theory Social Information Processing Theory 7) Understanding the Dialogue: Groups and Organizations Groupthink Structuration Theory Organizational Culture Theory Organizational Information Theory 8) Understanding the Dialogue: The Public The Rhetoric Dramatism The Narrative Paradigm 9) Understanding the Dialogue: Culture and Diversity Face-Negotiation Theory Communication Accommodation Theory Muted Group Theory Feminist Standpoint Theory
Q5 : What are the approaches in COM710 - Communication Theories?
A5 : The COM710 - Communication Theories approaches for MOOC are as follows: - 1) Recorded Lectures 2) Discussion & Case Study 3) Assessment
Q6 : What are the outcomes of COM710 - Communication Theories?
A6 : Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to: - 1. Explain the knowledge of theories development in the scope of human and mass communication. 2. Synthesize the strengths and weaknesses of theories on human and mass communication. 3. Demonstrate practice in relevant area of human and mass communication theories in communication and media studies.
A1 : Communication theory is a proposed description of communication phenomena, the relationships among them, a storyline describing these relationships, and an argument for these three elements. Communication theory provides a way of talking about and analyzing key events, processes, and commitments that together form communication. Theory can be seen as a way to map the world and make it navigable; communication theory gives us tools to answer empirical, conceptual, or practical communication questions.
Q2 : Which Faculty offers the Communication Theory course?
A2 : The Communication Theory course is also offered as a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) by the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. The course code is COM710 - Communication Theories.
Q3 : What are entry requirements to the MOOC COM710 - Communication Theories?
A3 : There are no entry requirements to the MOOC COM710 - Communication Theories. It is encouraged for students to have a basic understanding of the foundation of communication and media studies.
Q4 : What are the syllabus offered in COM710 - Communication Theories?
A4 : The course offers seven (7) main focuses across nine (9) topics in this course. It is as listed below: - 1) Communication, Theory, and Research Thinking about Communication: Definitions, Models, and Ethics Thinking about the Field: Traditions and Contexts Thinking about Theory and Research 2) Understanding the Dialogue: The Media 1 Agenda Setting Theory Spiral of Silence Theory Uses and Gratification Theory 3) Understanding the Dialogue: The Media 2 Cultivation Theory Cultural Studies Media Ecology Theory 4) Understanding the Dialogue: The Self and Messages Symbolic Interaction Theory Coordinated Management of Meaning Cognitive Dissonance Theory Expectancy Violations Theory 5) Understanding the Dialogue: Relationship Development 1 Uncertainty Reduction Theory Social Exchange Theory Social Penetration Theory 6) Understanding the Dialogue: Relationship Development 2 Relational Dialectics Theory Communication Privacy Management Theory Social Information Processing Theory 7) Understanding the Dialogue: Groups and Organizations Groupthink Structuration Theory Organizational Culture Theory Organizational Information Theory 8) Understanding the Dialogue: The Public The Rhetoric Dramatism The Narrative Paradigm 9) Understanding the Dialogue: Culture and Diversity Face-Negotiation Theory Communication Accommodation Theory Muted Group Theory Feminist Standpoint Theory
Q5 : What are the approaches in COM710 - Communication Theories?
A5 : The COM710 - Communication Theories approaches for MOOC are as follows: - 1) Recorded Lectures 2) Discussion & Case Study 3) Assessment
Q6 : What are the outcomes of COM710 - Communication Theories?
A6 : Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to: - 1. Explain the knowledge of theories development in the scope of human and mass communication. 2. Synthesize the strengths and weaknesses of theories on human and mass communication. 3. Demonstrate practice in relevant area of human and mass communication theories in communication and media studies.