This course is designed to explore in depth the relationship between communication and sport. We will examine theories of communication and connect them to sport. The class will examine the relationship between sport and race, gender, class, violence, community, and/or society throughout the United States and around the world.

This course is designed to explore in depth the relationship between communication and sport. We will examine theories of communication and connect them to sport. The class will examine the relationship between sport and race, gender, class, violence, community, and/or society throughout the United States and around the world.

This course is designed to explore in depth the relationship between communication and sport. We will examine theories of communication and connect them to sport. The class will examine the relationship between sport and race, gender, class, violence, community, and/or society throughout the United States and around the world.

This course is designed to explore in depth the relationship between communication and sport. We will examine theories of communication and connect them to sport. The class will examine the relationship between sport and race, gender, class, violence, community, and/or society throughout the United States and around the world.

An introductory survey course covering the relationship between language and various social and communication phenomena. Topics include: child and adult language learning; language and cognition; language variation and change; language and social identity (e.g., ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation); language and intergroup relations; linguistic stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination; politeness and accommodation; linguistic biases. Emphasis is on a social-scientific, communication approach.

Considers various theoretical perspectives which lead to a more thorough understanding of communication processes. Begins with discussion of the development of theory and inquiry. Includes perspectives of systems, cognitive, behavioral, affective, symbolic interactionist, dramatic, cultural and social reality, interpretive and critical theories. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

Considers various theoretical perspectives which lead to a more thorough understanding of communication processes. Begins with discussion of the development of theory and inquiry. Includes perspectives of systems, cognitive, behavioral, affective, symbolic interactionist, dramatic, cultural and social reality, interpretive and critical theories. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

With the proliferation of technologically advanced social media (e.g., facebook, chat, twitter) available at the fingertips of individuals through multiple channels (e.g., phone, ipad, laptop, online video games), interpersonal relationships are being affected. Negotiating this relatively new, understudied, and quickly evolving terrain can present relational difficulties for a variety of relationships types.

A study of the processes involved in technology mediated communication, including interactions between public figures and their fans and followers, with emphasis on the preparation and delivery of messages that directly impact identity management.

A study of the processes involved in technology mediated communication, including interactions between public figures and their fans and followers, with emphasis on the preparation and delivery of messages that directly impact identity management.