Communication and Information 189
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Introduction to Communication and Information Processes (3)
Theory and practice in communication studies with emphasis on receiving, processing, and transmitting information. Particular attention to interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural contexts.
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Introduction to Media Systems and Processes (3)
Historical development of mass media institutions and the role of media in society. Particular attention to news, government regulation, effects, economics, emerging technologies, and audience dynamics.
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Information Technology and Informatics (3)
An overview of the key theoretical and professional themes. Theoretical
emphasis is placed on social informatics; human-computer interaction;
management of information technology; the relationship between
technology, race, and gender; and information intelligence. Practical
emphasis is placed on the effective and efficient use of information
technologies including the World Wide Web in organizations, and the
development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills appropriate
for the workplace.
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School of Communication and Information Learning Community I (1.5)
Explores School of Communication and Information learning community themes through readings, weekly discussions, lectures, and interactions with faculty and visiting scholars. Students will develop and present research and/or action projects. Enrollment is limited to, and required of, participants in school learning communities. 04:189:196 is a fall class with enrollment by special permission only. Students participating in different learning communities will register for particular sections of the class.
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School of Communication and Information Learning Community II (1.5)
Explores School of Communication and Information learning community themes through readings, weekly discussions, lectures, and interactions with faculty and visiting scholars. Students will develop and present research and/or action projects. Enrollment is limited to, and required of, participants in school learning communities. 04:189:197 is a spring class with enrollment by special permission only. Students participating in different learning communities will register for particular sections of the class.
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Parliamentary Debate Practicum (1)
This course will explore the nature of persuasive argumentation as applied through the specific lens of parliamentary style debating. Students will learn how to discuss issues including law, economics, current events, domestic and foreign policy, history, and bioethics in a manner that presents a thesis, logical argumentation to back it, a conclusion, and attempts to persuade the listener. Students will be expected to write a number of "cases," or statements of advocacy in a five-paragraph essay structure, for use in competitive debate practices against each other. Students will also learn about the nature of logical argumentation itself, developing skills in critical thinking and rhetorical persuasion aimed at improving their ability to speak efficiently, persuasively, and dramatically without being argumentative or overly personal. In so doing, students will gain greater understanding of the structure and elements of a logical argument and explore how persuasion can be used to change minds and inspire others. The course will be highly immersive and experiential, relying less on assigned readings and note-taking than rapid-fire engagement with logical arguments and practiced refinement of competitive debate skills.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: Participation in the Rutgers Parliamentary Debate Team.
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Social Responsibility and Community Wellness (3)
This innovative course will introduce you to some of the most important interdisciplinary issues of today. Faculty from different departments such as environmental science, marine and coastal sciences, philosophy, history, psychology, communication, and journalism and media studies will discuss contemporary social issues prevalent in their fields and comment on collective and collaborative responsibility that organizations and societies have in achieving community wellness. The structure of the course will consist of one weekly face-to-face meeting, where we will discuss the weekly lectures that you will watch online on your own time; brief written reflections about the lectures; participation in service learning (a variety of service opportunities are preselected for you); and a collaborative final project.
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School of Communication and Information Learning Community III (1.5)
Explores School of Communication and Information learning community themes through readings, weekly discussions, lectures, and interactions with faculty and visiting scholars. Students will develop and present research and/or action projects. Enrollment is limited to, and required of, participants in school learning communities. 04:189:396 is an advanced fall class, primarily for juniors and seniors, with enrollment by special permission only. Students participating in different learning communities will register for particular sections of the class.
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School of Communication and Information Learning Community IV (1.5)
Explores School of Communication and Information learning community themes through readings, weekly discussions, lectures, and interactions with faculty and visiting scholars. Students will develop and present research and/or action projects. Enrollment is limited to, and required of, participants in school learning communities. 04:189:397 is an advanced spring class, primarily for juniors and seniors, with enrollment by special permission only. Students participating in different learning communities will register for particular sections of the class.
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Special Topics in Communication and Information (3)
Special topics classes may be offered by the School of Communication and Information that are of interest to all undergraduates in the school. A recent Special Topics class offered was Event Management and Design.
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Service Learning Internship (1)
A 1-credit service learning internship may be added to particular undergraduate courses in the school to allow students to add a service learning experience to a course. Contact the undergraduate program director of the major for details.
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Communication and Human Values (3)
Seminar on communication and human values in a democratic society. Emphasis on the concept of cultural democracy in the formulation of public policy; historical evaluation of the philosophical problems related to matters of private taste versus public good.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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Senior Honors Seminar (3)
For students admitted to the honors program.
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