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Course Descriptions - Media and Communication Studies (MCS)
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MCS110
MCS350

Interpersonal Communication (4)
Intercultural Communication (4)

MCS110 Interpersonal Communication(4)
A study of theories of interpersonal communication related to the development of identity and self presentation, gender, culture, communication style, relationship development and termination, and conflict. Students will conduct a discourse analysis to examine one of the interpersonal theories studied in class.
Three hours per week. Four semester hours.

MCS350 Intercultural Communication(4)
An examination of face-to-face communication between people of different cultural backgrounds. Case studies are analyzed to identify differences in expectations, practices, and interpretations. Topics include cross-cultural comparisons of conversation style, power relations, language, and perception in educational, organizational, and social settings. This course may be of particular interest to students preparing to study abroad as well as those planning to work in international business, education, and politics.
Three hours per week. Four semester hours.