Course Description and Schedule

36G:240 Health Communication      3 s.h.

Same as 172:240      Bylund

            Sec. 001      6:00-8:40 pm        W       E240 GH

This course explores the concepts and theories regarding the communication about health through reading and discussion of current research in health communication. We examine interpersonal communication about health within the contexts of provider-patient, family, and social support. We also examine mass communication and health, including health communication campaigns, public relations and advertising, and how the news media and the Internet present health information.

 


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