These are brief introductions to communication theories of note created by students in CST 301 Theories of Communication taught by Dr. Rick Rodrick. Looking for information about a particular theory to jump start your senior project? Here are some podcasts to get you started. These podcasts are in the form of audio only mp3 files. Need software to open and play these mp3 files? Consider the free Apple iTunes software.
Fall 2006
- Cognitive Dissonance Theory (mp3)
- Communication Accomodation Theory (mp3)
- Communication Privacy Management Theory (mp3)
- Face Negotiation Theory (mp3)
- Foucault Disciplinary Power (mp3)
- Gender Schema Theory (mp3)
- Politeness Theory (mp3)
- Speech Codes Theory (mp3)
Spring 2006
- Expectancy Violation Theory (mp3)
- Media Ecology (mp3)
- Semiotics (Barthes) (mp3)
- Social Identity Theory (mp3)
- Uses and Gratification Theory (mp3)