The skills learned in this course will prepare students for upper-division communication courses, and provide students with basic research methods in the field of communication. Students will become familiar with a range of research methods (survey, interview, ethnography, discourse, and political economy.
Code:
CM2051
Name:
COMMUNICATION THEORY & RESEARCH METH.
Discipline:
CM (Communications)
Type:
Regular
Level:
Undergraduate
Credits:
4
Can be taken twice for credit?:
No
Pre-requisites:
EN1000 OR EN1010 OR EN2020CCE
Co-requisites:
None
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the relationship between theory and research methods in the study of communication as a social science
- Master the concepts and technical vocabulary of communication theory and communication research, and be able to use this language appropriately
- Outline the major research methods used in research in media and communications and issues relevant to their use
- Identify appropriate method(s) for researching specific problems.
- Design and conduct empirical studies using method(s) appropriate to the task
- Interpret and critically evaluate research studies in media and communications.
- Assess the ethical choices of researchers in conducting and presenting research;
Offering(s)
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | CM2051 | COMMUNICATION THEORY & RESEARCH METH. |
| Spring 2020 | CM2051A | COMMUNICATION THEORY & RESEARCH METH. |
