This is designed to provide an introductory survey of the study of communication. The course begins with a general history of the evolution of human communication, and goes on to examine such areas as definitions, models, and basic concepts in communication; the range of verbal and non-verbal codes, and their complex interrelations in the message systems of modern electronic media; and various communication contexts, with emphasis on the structure and function of interpersonal communication and mass communication.

The Main Question: Describe and discuss the problems and pitfalls inherent in personal relationships on the job. Provide specific examples to support your main points.

Minor Question: Find an Internet article that is related to this week’s reading assignment and post the Internet address of the article along with an article summary. Text : COMMUNICATION MOSAICS by Julia T. Wood, 6th edition, Thomson/Wadsworth, 2006