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Students examine the theory and practice of communication in a variety of contexts, including business and nonprofit organizations, small groups, the mass media, and video- and computer-based media. Under the auspices of the department, students acquire the knowledge base and analytical skills necessary to become effective communicators within an increasingly intercultural business and public environment. Courses are intended to serve the general student population as well as those students who have selected the corporate communication specialization of the business communication majormajor in Business Communication/Corporate Communication or the major in Communication Studies.
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The Majors
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Communication Studies Major with Specializations in
- Interpersonal and Group Communication
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- Intercultural and International Communication
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- Rhetoric and Public Advocacy
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- Digital Communication and Culture
Communication Studies (CS) is both a scholarly and professional academic field that focuses on processes of communication ranging from the spoken word to global media in interpersonal, institutionalorganizational, socialcultural, commercial, political political, and cultural contextsinternational contexts.
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The concentration in Intercultural and International Communication is intended for students interested in careers in intercultural community relations, organizational diversity and inclusion, multicultural consumer research, the diplomatic service, international education and exchange, and international development.
The concentration in Rhetoric and Public Advocacy is designed for students interested in professions, such as communication and public policy, lobbying, legislative work, political campaigning, speechwriting, community outreach, and political activism.
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major is an ideal springboard for a variety of graduate degrees and - due to the spread of globalization and digital communication - the basis for an increasing number of new careers.
Interested students should contact the Department of Communication Studies at 646-312-3720. or visit the department's website - Communication Studies
The Major 30 credits
Required Course
| Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 credits |
Foundation
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Courses 9 credits
Choose one course each from the three areas that are not your concentration
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Interpersonal and Group Communication | ||||||||||||||
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Group Communication | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
Intercultural and International Communication | ||||||||||||||
| Intercultural Communication | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| International Communication | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
Rhetoric and Public Advocacy | ||||||||||||||
| Communication Law and Free Speech ( | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Persuasion | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
Digital Communication and Culture | ||||||||||||||
| Introduction to Digital Communication and Culture | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Studies in Electronic Media | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Concentrations | Choose one of the following (12 credits) | |||||||||||||
Intercultural and International Communication | ||||||||||||||
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Plus three of the following: | ||||||||||||||
| Group Communication | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Virtual Teamwork | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Selected Topics * (Subject to departmental approval; relevant topics might include Diversity and Leadership) | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Topics in Communication Studies (Subject to departmental approval; relevant topics might include Conflict Resolution or Language and Social Interaction) | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
Intercultural and International Communication | ||||||||||||||
| Intercultural Communication | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Plus three of the following: | ||||||||||||||
| International Communication | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Selected Topics * (Subject to departmental approval; relevant topics might include Diversity and Leadership) | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Topics in Communication Studies (Subject to departmental approval; relevant topics might include Conflict Resolution or Language and Social Interaction) | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
Rhetoric and Public Advocacy |
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| Communication Law and Free Speech (
| 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Plus three of the following: | ||||||||||||||
| Classical Rhetoric | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| History and Criticism of American Public Address | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Modern Frontiers of Rhetoric | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Persuasion | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Argumentation and Debate | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Elements of Legal Argumentation | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Selected Topics * (Subject to departmental approval) | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
Digital Communication and Culture | ||||||||||||||
| Introduction to Digital Communication and Culture | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Plus three of the following: | ||||||||||||||
| Ethics of Image Making: Film, Television, and Digital Media | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Studies in Electronic Media | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| American Television Programming | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| International Communication | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Selected Topics * (Subject to departmental approval) | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Communication Studies Electives | Choose any two COM courses at the 3000-level or above | 6 credits | ||||||||||||
| Especially recommended: | 3 credits | |||||||||||||
| Selected Topics in Communication Studies | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| Internship in Business and Public Communication | 3 credits | ||||||||||||
| * Students may enroll in COM 4101 more than once if the topic is different. | ||||||||||||||
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