Survey of the field of communication: interpersonal, group, organizational, speech, mass, intercultural, and international communication; public relations and advertising.

Historical development of mass media institutions and the role of media in society. Particular attention to news, government regulation, effects, economics, emerging technologies, and audience dynamics.

As the foundation course for the ITI major, Information Technology and Informatics provides students with an overview of the key theoretical and professional themes across the entire ITI curriculum. Theoretical emphasis is placed on social informatics, human-computer interaction, management of information technology, the relationship between technology, race and gender, and information intelligence. Practical emphasis is placed on the effective and efficient use of information technologies including the World Wide Web in organizations, and the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills appropriate for the workplace.

Prepares students to participate as active and effective citizens in a democratic society, and to teach a life-long service ethic. Applies course content to a community organization. See http://case.rutgers.edu

Seminar on communication and human values in a democratic society. Particular emphasis on the concept of ``cultural democracy' in the formulation of public policy A historical evaluation of the philosophical problems related to matters of private taste versus public good.