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COMS 701: Theories of Communication

This is a seminar format discussion of the philosophy and principles underlying communication theories. Incorporated is a discussion of the research underpinning the formulation of the selected theories discussed. A student shall submit for assessment a term...

COMS 630: Seminar II

For year 2, students will make presentations on their thesis research proposals and also present a progress report midway into the second semester.

COMS 628: GENDER AND COMMUNICATION

This course focuses on the theoretical implications of the status and representation of gender in the media. It investigates the role of the media in assigning sex roles through stereotyping and (the cultivation of) imagery as perpetuating...

COMS 626: POLITICAL ECONOMY OF COMMUNICATION

Theoretical approaches to communication have tended to derive from the structural functionalist consensus social analysis perspective. This course challenges this dominant approach (media as autonomous social institutions rather than as instruments...

COMS 624: INDIGENOUS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Often, communication is interpreted in terms of sophisticated technology. This course examines with students the various types, forms and modes of communication that indigenously reside within relatively “traditional” communities....

COMS 623: TELECOMMUNICATIONS

A survey of the historical development of telecommunications technology especially as relates to communication convergence. Implications of National and international policies on its modes and applications regarding and for example, frequency...

COMS 622: NEW INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

This course is designed to equip students with knowledge about new information and communication technologies. It will examine the technologies and applications of multimedia systems including production, presentation, and transmission of video,...

COMS 621: COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC OPINION

Explored in this course is the methodology of polling and precision journalism as well as writing stories using results of opinion polls as news sources. Public Opinion as political communication is examined. The theory and method for measuring...

COMS 620: SEMINAR I

Leading professional practitioners are invited to interact with students during these weekly professional seminars. Guests make presentations and lead discussions in which students are expected to be actively involved. The objective is to introduce...

COMS 619: COMMUNICATION HISTORY

The course is designed to examine historical perspectives of the media. It traces the history of the mass media from Ghanaian indigenous communication systems through the invention of Papyrus by the Egyptians, the Acta Diurna of imperial Rome, and...

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