Department of Communication

Objectives and Assessment

 

 

Core Courses and Objectives
Interpersonal/ Organizational Courses and Objectives

Media and Culture Courses and Objectives

Multimedia Newsgathering and Reporting Courses and Objectives
Rhetoric and Public Advocacy Courses and Objectives

General Education Courses and Objectives

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

COMM and COMI Courses and Objectives

Multimedia Newsgathering and Reporting

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Core Objectives
Articulate the historical traditions of the discipline  
Demonstrate an awareness of and skillful use of technologies relevant to their major X X X X X X X X X X
Explain communication concepts and theories relevant to their major; X X X X X X X X
Explain, apply, and evaluate the processes involved in productive conflict in the contexts (e.g., interpersonal, small group, organizational, mediated, public) relevant to their major X
Demonstrate awareness of diverse perspectives X X X X X
Read, speak, write, and listen competently X X X X X X X X X X
Demonstrate the ability to be a critically engaged citizen X X X
Multimedia Newsgathering and Reporting
Understand and apply the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press and understand the range of systems of freedom of expression around the world, including the right to dissent, to monitor and criticize power, and to assemble and petition for redress of grievances X X  
Demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communications X
Understand concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information X X X X X
Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity X X X X X X X X X X X
Think critically, creatively and independently X X X X X X X X X X X X
Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the communications professions in which they work X X X X X X X X X X
Critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy and fairness, clarity, appropriate style and grammatical correctness X X X X X X X X X X X X

Bulletin description of Communication B.A. and Courses