Examines the role that digital technology plays in the communication process. Students will explore how changes in technology impact that ways in which people communicate, both publicly and privately. How technology integrates into and impacts human interactions will be examined. Students will learn how to use technology to create effective communication messages for various contexts, as well as discuss how context impacts the ways in which communication messages need to be created and conveyed. This course will also provide students with the skills to critically analyze communication and media messages. Fulfills the generaleducation requirement in oral communication. [3 credits]