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04:189:101 · Communication and Media Studies · School 04
Introduction to Communication and Information Processes examines how people, messages, media, and information systems shape communication.
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SIRS · 13,179 responses · 2014–2025
Spring 2027
6 open in snapshot · 3 instructors
When it meets
College Avenue, Online
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4 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
Identify senders, receivers, channels, feedback, context, and noise in communication processes.
Study how symbols, language, and interpretation organize shared meaning.
Consider how information technologies and media change access, circulation, and attention.
Apply communication concepts to interpersonal, institutional, and public settings.
Treat the official topic sequence as a connected progression rather than a list of isolated terms.
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6 open · College Avenue, Online
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0117032 | Open | Matsaganis | Tuesday 3:50 PM-6:50 PM at ABE 1180ABE 1180 | College Avenue |
| 0317034 | Open | Householder | Monday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at SC 123; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)SC 123 | College Avenue |
| 9017033 | Open | Matsaganis | Tuesday 3:50 PM-6:50 PM | Online |
| 9117035 | Open | Linardopoulos | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
| 9217036 | Open | Linardopoulos | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
| H117037 | Open | Householder | Tuesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at ABW 3100; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)ABW 3100 | College Avenue |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.35
Course quality
4.21
Response rate
82.7%
Coverage
66 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaos Linardopoulos | 17 | 4.41 | 4.26 |
| Brian Householder | 16 | 4.26 | 4.16 |
| Householder Brian | 4 | 4.38 | 4.20 |
| Jennifer Mandelbaum | 4 | 4.38 | 4.18 |
| Jeffrey Lane | 3 | 4.57 | 4.43 |
| Mandelbaum Jen | 3 | 4.37 | 4.10 |
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Credits
3
Current campuses
College Avenue, Online
Current availability
6 open of 6
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
AHo, AHq, SCL
Loaded terms
6
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