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Communication Studies Department
Minor - Communication in the Information Age
The purpose of the new interdisciplinary minor Communication in the Information Age is to provide students the theoretical insights and practical skills necessary to thrive in the information age. The curriculum teaches the basic skills of information retrieval and evaluation; provides insight into contemporary media practices; and explores the intersection of technology, identity, and culture. Completion of this minor means that you can:
- Employ a broad range of resources and information technologies (including content development, visual design, and website construction) for the purposes of effective personal, artistic, and professional communication.
- Practice effective principles of information gathering, evaluation and synthesis while demonstrating awareness of legal, ethical, and practical issues relating to these practices.
- Develop reasoned and well articulated perspectives on contemporary questions related to rights and responsibilities in the information age, with particular awareness of issues related to equity, intellectual property, intellectual freedom, and the ethical responsibilities of media institutions.
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| Course Requirements | | | |
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| Minor Requirements | 6 |
| MCOM 072 and COMM 181 |
| Electives | 12 |
| Complete twelve units from: ARTH 072, ARTH 176A, RTVF 110, TA 141, TA 142 |
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| Total Units: | 18 |
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