IDS-510: Approaches to Contemporary Communication

Assumes that language is the basis for all communication and examines the nature of language and semiotics through the exploration of recent philosophical thinking. This required course explores communication theory, postmodern art and postmodern fiction through four of the five disciplines in the contemporary communication program: communication arts, philosophy, art and English. The fifth discipline computer science is explored in the required CST-515 course. IDS-510 should be taken within the first 9 credits in the program. [3 credits]