What This Document Is
This document outlines the syllabus for COMM 645: Organizational Communication Networks, a graduate-level seminar offered at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication. It details the course structure, expectations, and assessment methods for students exploring the application of network theory to organizational dynamics. It serves as a comprehensive guide to the course’s objectives and requirements.
Why This Document Matters
This syllabus is essential for prospective and enrolled students of COMM 645. It’s particularly valuable *before* registering for the course, allowing you to assess its suitability for your academic interests and research goals. Current students will find it crucial for understanding grading criteria, assignment deadlines, and required resources throughout the semester. Researchers interested in the course’s focus on network analysis within a communication context may also find the overview of theoretical approaches beneficial.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document provides a high-level overview of the course. It does *not* contain the actual course readings, lecture notes, lab exercises, or the specific content of class discussions. It outlines the *types* of analytical tools students will engage with, but doesn’t provide instruction on *how* to use them. The detailed research findings and theoretical elaborations explored within the course are not included here.
What This Document Provides
* Course logistics: including meeting times, location, and professor contact information.
* A description of the course’s central focus on network perspectives in organizational communication.
* A list of required and recommended textbooks for the course.
* Information regarding necessary software and where to obtain it.
* Details on the course’s assessment components: network labs and a term paper.
* The grading breakdown for the course.
* A preliminary course outline with key dates and topics.