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Description |
This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts and logic of communication theories with a specific emphasis on linking theoretical concepts to applied communication practices and issues. It serves three inter-related objectives. First, it aims at providing the students critical perspectives of communication problems. Second, it attempts to draw connections between theoretical concepts and practices in various applied areas, including news and entertainment production, advertising, public relations, and public information. Third, it prepares students to approach other courses in the program and their final graduation thesis or project. |