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About the Course

Since Antiquity, scholars have appreciated the importance of communication: as social beings, we cannot exist without communication. We need to interact with people around us, to make sense of the world and to position ourselves in a wider social and cultural reality. In this course, we look at how and why communication evolved as a science and reflect on today’s dominant paradigms. The course also extends beyond the boundaries of communication science itself, exploring dimensions of history, sociology and psychology. Join our class, together with people all over the world. Introduction to Communication Science explores some of the basic theories, models and concepts from the fields of mass, interpersonal and intrapersonal communication. The course begins with a consideration of several basic models, subsequently progressing to the history of communication theory, linear effect-oriented theories, the reception approach and, finally, exploring theories on the production and reinforcement of culture through communication. Upon completion of this course, students should: • have knowledge of the history and development of communication science; • have knowledge of the dominant theoretical approaches within communication science; • have knowledge and understanding of the most important models and concepts in this field. Beginning the week of February 16, 2015, you will be able to join Signature Track, a system that verifies your identity when you take an exam. This option will allow you to earn a Verified Certificate, which provides formal recognition of your achievements in the course and includes the University of Amsterdam logo. Before then, you can complete a “test run” of the exam. You can then re-take the exam after the Verified Certificate becomes available. For information regarding Verified Certificates, see https://courserahelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/201212399-Verified-Certificates"...

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It was really fun studying this MOOC. I had a really wonderful experience even though I'm not a Communication Science major (I just took it out of curiosity to learn!).

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Every person need have communication skills, because it became a part of every individual life. This MOOC helped me understand about commnication much better.

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By Nurul A R

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Aug 14, 2024

Increasing communication skills

By Kari J

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Nov 11, 2022

Great course and great overview

By Bruna d M F

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Aug 19, 2020

Excellent and intuitive course!

By mustapha b

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Aug 31, 2015

c'est un cours très intéressant

By HE X

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Jan 1, 2018

This is very useful ,thanks !

By DEVYANI B

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Dec 2, 2023

it was an amazing experience

By Sri W

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Sep 2, 2020

interesting methods of study

By Maria T

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Nov 25, 2017

Very good course. Thank you.

By 李佳静

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Sep 27, 2015

老师人很好，思维活跃，讲解照顾别人的感受，同时不失幽默。

By Svitlana

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Aug 18, 2015

The teacher speaks too fast.

By Lara T

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Dec 6, 2021

I learned a lot!! Thanks!!

By Benjamin C

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Apr 8, 2021

Great course! More please.

By Mehak S

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Jun 2, 2020

It was a wonderful course.

By Sebbata O

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May 30, 2020

very good thank's for all

By Margarito Z

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Jul 18, 2019

Excelente. Muchas gracias!

By Dr G R K

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May 2, 2020

Good experience thank you

By tangxin

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Mar 8, 2016

simple&clear,but not easy

By Aubin, P

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Oct 25, 2015

Excellent and brillant !

By Maria F

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Oct 24, 2015

Very clear and complete!

By Opara E C

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Oct 10, 2015

very fascinating course

By Corwin M J

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Sep 14, 2020

Excellent information.

By Городыская А В

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Jan 5, 2017

Мне очень понравилось!

By MUHAMMAD I

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Feb 7, 2016

Wonderful, enjoyed it.

By Masoud I

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Apr 10, 2021

A really good course.

By Steve E J

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Aug 7, 2020

Excellent Instructor.