Foundational study of media and technology through examination of historical perspectives on technological change. Discussion of media theory, media archaeology, feminist theory, political economy, cultural studies, and functionalist perspectives on technology. Examination of media and power, social movements, alternative media, technology and development, participatory communication, technological diffusion. Research paper and seminar presentation.

Prerequisite: Doctoral student

Typically offered in Fall only

Critical study and evaluation of the conceptual vocabulary of rhetoric and its relationship to digital communication and digital media.

Prerequisite: COM/ENG 514 or 516 or ENG 515, Doctoral student

Typically offered in Fall only

Intensive study of theories, histories, and practices of networked communication. Emergence, development, acceptance, and dissolution of a variety of networks organized around information and communication technologies. Survey of network theory and methods for studying networks, networked communication practices, and their effects on issues such as identity, labor, organization, power, etc. Research/applications project developed in consultation with the instructor.

Restriction: CRDM students only

Typically offered in Spring only

History, theory, research, and practice of integrating technology in higher education. Design, implementation, and critique of instructional strategies; ethical and professional issues; effects on the practices of teaching and learning and the development of communication abilities.

Prerequisite: Doctoral student

Typically offered in Fall only

This seminar aims to 1) foster discussion about disciplinarity and interdisciplinarity, particularly in fields relevant to research in communication, rhetoric and digital media; and 2) develop and sharpen participants' theoretical and methodological positionings as they prepare to pursue their professional goals.

Prerequisite: CRD 701, 702, 703, 704, Doctoral student

Typically offered in Spring only

An intensive seminar examining a particular topic or issue in the communication and rhetoric of digital media.

Prerequisite: CRD 701

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

Professional development, ethical inquiry, and discussion and evaluation of interdisciplinary research in a colloquium setting. In successive fall semesters, students participate in three one-credit colloquia that include faculty and students from across the program.

Prerequisite: Doctoral student

Typically offered in Fall only

Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment

Prerequisite: Doctoral student

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

For students who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams.

Prerequisite: Doctoral student

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.

Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer

Dissertation research.

Prerequisite: Doctoral student

Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer

For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research.

Prerequisite: Doctoral student

Typically offered in Summer only

For students who have completed all credit hour, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations.

Prerequisite: Doctoral student

Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer