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Communication & Society

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
6/1/26 - 8/20/26
TBA		 Online 3 $1581 (guest students)
Date
6/1/26 - 8/20/26
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1581 (guest students)

Description

This course explores interpersonal interaction and the functional and dysfunctional ways in which communication occurs. Participants examine non-verbal communication, including paralanguage, spacing, and gestures. Additionally, they acquire experience using the Internet, for research purposes as well as for on-line communication with other course participants. Discussions also focus on various aspects of the mass media.

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 3, 13 weeks

Class Dates

6/1/2026 - 8/20/2026

Location

Online

Enrolled / Capacity

30 / 30

Status

Waitlist

Instructor

Marcus Patterson

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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