Global Communication - Roger Williams University

Global Communication from Roger Williams University is a Campus Bachelor Media Studies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. The Global Communication major recognizes that Communication does not occur in a vacuum and is always situated in a cultural context. It is designed to help students develop an awareness of this cultural interplay, helping them become competent and sensitive global citizens who can adapt and navigate successfully in the ever-changing, cross-cultural environment. The Global Communication major recognizes that we live in a world where national boundaries are disappearing as international and domestic concerns and issues intersect, interact and overlap. To ensure that our students are prepared for living and working in this new global community, the Global Communication curriculum is committed to examining the mutually constitutive relationship between culture and communication and its impact in a globally diverse and multicultural environment. Coursework in Global Communication examines the production, transmission and reception of messages to inform, persuade, entertain, develop relationships and build community in an ever-changing, cross-cultural context. Students undertaking a major in Global Communication: Learn theories, models, and concepts that investigate the relationship between culture and communication Develop research skills relevant to the study of culture and communication Cultivate a concern for communication ethics, social justice and civic responsibility Understand the dynamics related to communication technologies and new media and develop appropriate applied skills. Enhance and foster writing skills, critical thinking skills, creativity and problemsolving abilities. View more details on Roger Williams University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Media Studies courses.