Computers and Community (IPC 406: Special Topics) How are various communities shaped through the push to integrate computers into their everyday life? What kinds of virtual/real work environments and cultures are produced as a result of this integration? What globalization processes result and enable further virtual/real collaborations – thus re-defining and re-structuring notions of “community”. What is the relationship between “virtual community” and public space; Community, culture and economic production etc.
Performing Digitally Mediated Identities and Cultures (IPC 406: Special Topics- subsequently offered as IPC 411) Fall 2003, Summer 2004, Fall 2004, Fall 2006. This course focuses on how digital media production, use and consumption shapes everyday life, practices, identities and cultures, through constitutive interpersonal and intercultural communication processes. Thus the course emphasizes race, gender, class, community, geography and other contexts in relation to identity formations that are mediated by the proliferation of digital technologies in an increasingly globalized world.
Computer-Mediated Cultures and Organizations (IPC406) [special topics course, offered subsequently as IPC 405] Summer 2001, Fall 2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2003.
Human Communication (IPC 201) - Fall 1999, Spring 2000, Summer 2000, Summer 2001 (required course)- The course explores a number of theories of human communication.
Intercultural Communication (IPC 408) Fall 1999, Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001. This course examines communication variables in intercultural contexts. Culture and meaning, communication values in intercultural dialogue, culture as symbolic worldview, culture shock, conflict resolution across cultures.
Mass Communication Process (COMMRC 0320) Fall 1996, Spring 1997. An overview of Mass communication theories.
Multimedia production (TCOM 469/MCOM582) Fall 1997- Introduction to interactive non-linear, digital multimedia production using Macromedia Director, Media 100 and HTML.
Interpersonal Communication (COMMRC 0530) Fall 1994, Spring 1995, Summer 1995, Fall 1995, Spring 1996, Summer 1996. An introduction to interpersonal communication theory.
Introduction to Public Speaking (COMMRC 0520) Fall 1993, Spring 1994. An introductory public speaking course with a focus on the basic skills of preparing and delivering a speech.