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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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COMS 3200 - Communication and New Technology


Explores the ways in which communication is facilitated by new technologies. Accordingly, this course fosters theoretically informed practice. In the journey through various theories related to computer-mediated communication and new communication technology, students explore opportunities for applying those theories in both professional and personal contexts.

Requisites: (Jr or Sr) and WARNING: No credit for this course if COMS 480 was taken winter 2012
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply principles of computer-mediated communication to various situations and demonstrate competent communication practices that respect diverse perspectives.
  • Define and explain basic communication terms and principles that serve as a basis for computer-mediated communication/new communication technology.
  • Demonstrate appropriate, ethical use of technology in research and everyday situations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of theories related to computer-mediated communication and new communication technologies.
  • Explain how computer-mediated communication and new communication technologies function to establish, develop, and maintain interpersonal relationships that serve as a basis for community.



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