Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Communication Studies, B.A.
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Student Learning Outcomes
Upon and after graduation, a Communication Studies major will: (Foundations) - Explain, analyze, and critique basic communication theories and principles
- Demonstrate ethical approaches to the production, delivery, and analysis of message across interpersonal, group, organizational, public, and global contexts.
- Assess the needs, interests, and values of an audience.
- Evaluate argumentative claims and reasoning processes.
- Support their analyses and arguments with evidence and reasoning.
- Retain and assess information as active listeners.
(Competencies) - Research topics, organize/outline the material, and deliver oral presentations that are designed to influence audience understanding, belief, and action.
- Research topics, organize/outline the material, and revise written products that are created to influence audience understanding, belief, and action.
- Research topics, organize/outline the material, and revise visual products that are created to influence audience understanding, belief, and action.
- Utilize electronic technology as a tool for designing and delivering oral, written, and visual messages to influence audience understanding, belief, and action.
(The Research Experience) - Utilize electronic technology as a tool for effective research.
- Evaluate the credibility of evidence and sources of information.
- Demonstrate proper citation of sources.
- Explain, analyze, and critique the methods used to produce communication research and information in communication and other academic disciplines.
- Compile information and generate new knowledge through the following research approaches: participant observations, focus group, interviewing, survey, and textual analysis.
(Moving Beyond the Classroom) - Demonstrate time-bound problem-solving attitude.
- Explain, analyze, and critique a variety of everyday communicative texts.
- Apply oral, written, visual and electronic communication skills in professional contexts.
- Explain and assess the communication of power relations, cultural similarities, and cultural differences in intercultural and global contexts.
- Articulate the relationships among communication, social justice, and ethics by participating, evaluating, and reporting on critical events concerning social justice.
Major Requirements: (42 semester hours) (CMST)
Lower Division Requirements:
12 semester hours of lower division: Note:
CMST 100 or CMST 206 must be taken to fulfill the communication skills requirement in the University core. Upper Division Requirements:
30 semester hours of upper division: Satisfactory completion of
Choose six of the following
Application courses* to meet the graduation requirement: Note:
*Application courses defined: Advanced courses in which students “apply” communication concepts, theories and research methods to address “real world” issues/problems in concrete contexts. They range in subject matter and conceptual content, yet remain consistent with our departmental mission in social justice, requiring students to apply their knowledge for the purpose of sustaining a more humane and livable world. Application courses are creative and/or theoretical in focus in the critique and/or production of persuasive messages (in oral, written, visual, or electronic form) adapted to target audiences to accomplish ethical and effective change. Students learn to analyze communication messages, understand the relationship between communication, audience, and context, and demonstrate a commitment to cultivating critical thinking skills about the complex role of communication in society locally and globally. Application courses may also offer student opportunities to develop their group and community-oriented communication skills by working in teams or partnering with organizations on and/or off-campus in service learning contexts or internships. Communication Studies Model Four-Year Plan
Note:
* These courses can be taken either semester.
** A total of six Application courses are required. This schedule is typical. The sequence and choices of courses must be decided in consultation with an advisor. |
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