Courses

Fall 2008

COM612: Foundations of Impression Management: Theory And Research

During the semester students will explore the topic of impression management in its many facets. We will consider the history of the topic, examine theoretical approaches, and discuss content areas in which impression management approaches have been applied. The focus will be on relevant theory and research.

Spring 2008

COM304: Quantitative Methods for Communication

This course gives an introduction to the quantitative and scientific research methods that are used to investigate human communication. In particular, the course is designed to provide students with a basic foundation in the statistical analysis of communication research. In addition, we will also cover the fundamental issues of experimental design, since the way an experiment is designed and structured often dictates how the resulting data will be analyzed. In the broadest terms, the course underscores the critical importance between the scientific development of theories and the accurate collection, description and interpretation of empirical data. My intent is to give students a grounded introduction to this process.

COM212: Interpersonal Communication

This course introduces the basic characteristics of human communication and the theoretical and practical implications of these characteristics for various forms of oral communication.

Fall 2007

COM304: Quantitative Methods for Communication

Spring 2007

COM304: Quantitative Methods for Communication

COM508: Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction

COM 508 is a survey of current work in nonverbal communication. The approach taken toward this material emphasizes the role of theory. Consequently, lectures and readings focus primarily upon explication of theories and review of research designed to test these theories. Topics covered include the role of nonverbal behaviors in impression formation, self-presentation, expression of emotion, and social influence.