Communication Studies
Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Communication Studies at San José State University is to educate people in competent and ethical communication for meaningful participation in local and global communities.
Department Goals
The Department of Communication Studies engages students in the study and practice of competent and ethical communication in individual, interpersonal, organizational, cultural, mediated, and public contexts.
Student Learning Objectives
1. Foundations
- Theories of Communication:Demonstrate understanding of the major theories that have shaped the field of communication, including historical developments and current trends.
- Ethics: Demonstrate understanding of ethical and social responsibilities in communicating with others in interpersonal, organizational, intercultural, mediated, and public contexts.
2. Inquiry
- Research Methods: Demonstrate an understanding of methods of communication research and analysis such as rhetorical, critical, interpretative, performative and social scientific approaches.
- Research Critique: Develop and apply analytical skills for understanding and evaluating communication research studies.
3. Practice
- Theory Applications: Demonstrate the ability to apply communication theory and research in practical contexts.
- Social Responsibility: Demonstrate social responsibility and community engagement in practical applications of communication research that meet obligations of democratic citizens.
Learning Objectives Revised 12-1-2008 superseded objectives 2005-2008 (doc)
Assessment Schedule (doc)
Assessment Reports: fall 2008 BA (doc) fall 2008 MA (doc) fall 2007 (doc) spring 2007 (doc)
This page last updated 3/02/2009
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