HUMAN COMMUNICATION IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Explore the rapidly evolving landscape of communication technologies, with a particular focus on generative artificial intelligence (AI), and discuss its role in communication contexts. Examine the transformative effects of these emerging technologies on individual, social, and professional lives. Consider the potential dark sides of AI, including ethical concerns, biases, and the implications of over-reliance on technology in communication.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Breadth - Social Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe key terms and definitions related to artificial intelligence (AI) Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explain the characteristics of AI and how it is applied in various human communication contexts Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate the use of theoretical frameworks to analyze the impacts of AI on personal and professional lives Audience: Undergraduate 4. Compare and contrast different AI tools and their effectiveness in real-life scenarios Audience: Undergraduate 5. Evaluate the use of today’s emerging technologies, with an emphasis on the potential impacts they may have on users and society Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe key terms and definitions related to artificial intelligence (AI) Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explain the characteristics of AI and how it is applied in various human communication contexts Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate the use of theoretical frameworks to analyze the impacts of AI on personal and professional lives Audience: Undergraduate 4. Compare and contrast different AI tools and their effectiveness in real-life scenarios Audience: Undergraduate 5. Evaluate the use of today’s emerging technologies, with an emphasis on the potential impacts they may have on users and society Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027