CIM 601 — Theories of Communication and Information
Communications and Information Management
3 Credits
In the spirit of understanding that sound theoretical foundations lead to good professional practices, this course studies the theories of human communications and information systems. It provides frameworks defining both the scope and history of both fields, the former dating back almost 3000 years and the latter an emerging field with roots stemming to the 1950’s. Through a series of frameworks and traditions in human communications and information systems, students engage in the analysis and evaluation of the nature and role of the communications and information management theories, the myriad approaches to understanding language and communication, and the relationship between human and technological channels of communications. Students pay special attention to theories of communications and information management as related to systems theory and the relationships among and between communications, information management, business, and other professional organizations such as health, education, and government.
