Course Name: SPA 44089/EPSY5/70093 Cognition of Conversation, Miscommunication, and Learning
Description: Communication is as much about successful communication as it is about miscommunication. One of the richest aspects of traveling is learning about ourselves and new cultures through interaction — which often happens from miscommunications and cultural differences. Therefore, this course will provide you with knowledge that drives our understanding of the theoretical foundations of cognition, communication, miscommunication, and learning. We will learn about the importance of ambiguity and reference to promote learning through communication and miscommunication. Content learned in this course will increase students interests in communication and cognition, but will also provide insight about how to be better communicators in personal and global communication settings. There will be planned field experiences and field activities.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None/Graduate standing and special approval/Doctoral standing and special approval.