CMN 529

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Seminar Communication Theory

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Credit: 4 hours.

Special topics in communication theory and research.

May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

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CMN 529 class schedule data for spring 2018
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
50678	Lecture-Discussion	CB	2:00PM -4:50PM	T	4007 Lincoln Hall	Bigman-Galimore, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Section Title: Causality in Comm Research Section Info: This graduate seminar focuses on issues surrounding causality in communication research, with an emphasis on classic and innovative social scientific research designs, data analysis, and research ethics. Discussion will also explore the role of technology and examine controversies surrounding causality in the academy and public sphere. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
50677	Lecture-Discussion	LK	2:00PM -4:50PM	W	4007 Lincoln Hall	Knobloch, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Section Title: Uncertainty in Relationships Section Info: Individuals grapple with lots of questions when negotiating close relationships (“Why did he do that?” “What should I say?” “How invested is he / she?” “Do I still want to be involved in this relationship?” “What does the future hold?”). Communication is key to how people navigate the questions they have about participating in close relationships. Individuals possess a variety of communication options for dealing with uncertainty: They can constructively seek information, destructively seek information, constructively avoid information, or destructively avoid information. People’s choice of how to manage their questions has important consequences for the well-being of their relationships. Indeed, how individuals communicate under conditions of uncertainty may determine whether their relationships develop or dissolve. This seminar will examine how individuals communicate when they are experiencing relational uncertainty. No prior coursework is necessary for the seminar, but a familiarity with interpersonal communication theory would be helpful. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
52670	Lecture	SP	2:00PM -4:50PM	M	4007 Lincoln Hall	Poole, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Section Title: Social Sci Theory Construction Section Info: This course will introduce students to the nature of theory and theory construction in communication studies. The topics to be covered include: the nature of explanation; theoretical types; strategies for theory construction; the relationship between theory and inquiry in communication research; evaluating and critiquing theories. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
51997	Lecture-Discussion	WB	2:00PM -4:50PM	R	4007 Lincoln Hall	Barley, W	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Section Title: Qualitative Field Methods Section Info: This is an applied course examining the practice of qualitative field methods, with an emphasis on the study of knowledge intensive contexts. Students will approach this subject by: 1) reviewing exemplars of grounded qualitative inquiry, 2) surveying methods texts, and 3) gaining their own experiences in the field. Enrolled students should come prepared with an idea of a qualitative field project they would like to perform throughout the semester. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.