COMMUNICATION THEORY & RESEARCH METH. (CM2051)

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The skills learned in this course will prepare students for upper-division communication courses, and provide students with basic research methods in the field of communication. Students will become familiar with a range of research methods (survey, interview, ethnography, discourse, and political economy.

Code: 
CM2051
Name: 
COMMUNICATION THEORY & RESEARCH METH.
Discipline: 
CM (Communications)
Type: 
CCR
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
EN1000 OR EN1010 OR (EN2020 OR EN2020CCE)
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. Design a research proposal
  2. Formulate a key research question based on critical thinking
  3. Identify research methodology and operate relevant methods in the research field
  4. Produce a critical literature review by recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of existing studies
  5. Collect data and analyze/interpret the data in depth
  6. Develop an argument in depth
  7. Defend research presentation and intellectual dialogue on research outcomes
  8. Students will be able to engage in the writing practices and culture of their chosen major, adding to the skills acquired in the Research, Interpretation, and Writing classes to develop a personal, authentic disciplinary voice (CCR)

Offering(s)

Term Code Name
Fall 2024 CM2051A COMMUNICATION THEORY & RESEARCH METH.
Fall 2024 CM2051B COMMUNICATION THEORY & RESEARCH METH.
Spring 2025 CM2051A COMMUNICATION THEORY & RESEARCH METH.
Spring 2025 CM2051B COMMUNICATION THEORY & RESEARCH METH.

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