Communication, the Person, and Everyday Life

4 credits

This course is a critical introduction to processes of interaction within lived and built environments. It includes historical survey of theories and methods including actor network-theory, conversation analysis, ethnography, ethnomethodology, cultural linguistics, performance, and social cognition. Course work may integrate scholarly study with production (for example, in-context observation and research or audio/video production). No credit for COMM 100A if taken after COMM 100AR. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing.