Classes Taught
Below is a list of courses that I have taught. Please contact me if you would like copies of the syllabi.
BTMM 1011 COMMUNICATION THEORY (Fall/Spring 2008-2009)
Undergraduate introductory course in communication theory covering both speech communication (interpersonal, small group and organizational) as well as mass communication (institutions, effects, and political economy).
COMM 5510 ADVANCED WEB DESIGN (Spring 2007)
This is an application based course that will teach you how to create interfaces and interactive animations for the Web using Macromedia Flash 8.
COMM 3510 INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN (Fall2006/Spring 2007)
Introduces the basics of applications-based web site design with emphasis on visual communication principles; usability; and current web communication theory and criticism. Applications-based computer literacy is required.
COMM 5640/6640: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AND CULTURE (Fall 2006)
Examines the ideological context of evolving communication technologies as they function to structure, maintain, and alter power relations in contemporary society. Special attention is given to a) social construction of gender, race, national identity, and class by and through communication technology; and b) the ideological valences of recent and emerging communication technologies.
COMM 7610: MASS COMMUNICATION THEORY (Fall 2007)
A graduate level survey of the major theoretical approaches to the study of mass communication, journalism and new communication technologies. This course considers how concepts, models, and theories interact in arenas including media structures both old and new, media content, audiences, and media effects. We will actively seek examples of the implicit or explicit presence of theory throughout contemporary professional media and scholarly practice.