Graduate Communication
Graduate Communication
2022 Spring Term
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TECHNOLOGY, GLOBALIZATION, AND COMMUNICATION
COMM 724
This course examines the intercultural and cross cultural rewards and challenges posed by globalization as a result of new technologies shrinking the world both temporally and physically. Communication practitioners will examine how the advent of new technologies have impacted disparate communication issues including majority/minority relations, the circulation and influence of cultural products, and the structuring of information flow.
SOCIAL AND NEW MEDIA MESSAGING
COMM 740
The focus of this course is the proper design and implementation of social and new media messaging and delivery. Communication practitioners will gain a deeper understanding of social listening, analytics, creating and maintaining an effective digital media presence, using digital strategies to enhance traditional media, and using new media to reach diverse, fragmented audiences.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION TOPICS
COMM 763
This course will explore in depth a field within the health communication discipline, in accordance with faculty expertise.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
COMM 764
Health policy refers to decisions, plans, and actions that are undertaken to achieve specific health care goals within a society. This course examines the history, development, and current status of public health policy in relation to access and diversity issues. Emphasis on programs and legislation designed to facilitate access to healthcare and improve health communications for disadvantaged groups.
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
COMM 798
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Students must complete the Independent Studies Form located at http://www.uww.edu/commgrads/forms.html or available from the Communication Department office prior to registering for this course. The form requires signatures from the instructor supervising the independent study and from the graduate coordinator. Note: Comm 799/Journlsm 799 Thesis credits and Comm 789/Journlsm 789 ACP credits may not be taken concurrently with Comm 798/Journlsm 798 Independent Study credits.