DIGI 860 Communication and Philosophy

This course examines the core questions, concepts, and problems of communication in philosophical terms. The student will study a series of philosophical metaphors, theories, and schools of thought that will help us understand the complexities of the philosophy of communication and meaning-making.

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Both philosophy and communication are concerned with questions about how we create meaning together in the world. Recognizing this overlap between philosophy and communication, and the historical and contemporary/postmodern perspectives are critical for communication scholars.


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After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview. 

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be 500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 250 words. Each thread must be supported with at least 4 scholarly citations and each reply must incorporate at least 2 scholarly citations. (CLO: A, B, C)  

The student will write a 6–8-page research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on summarizing and synthesizing the content for that module’s study while integrating analysis from additional scholarly sources. The paper must include at least 18 references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. (CLO: A, B, C)  


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