COMM176

The course seeks to instill in students an understanding of communication science as it is applied to legal contexts, particularly the courtroom. A survey of the breadth of domains in which communication science and law intersect. Encourages students to become critical thinkers prepared to address legal social issues; and prepare students to serve professionally in academic and applied domains within society and the law.

Open to Communication and Interdisciplinary Studies majors only; Open to all students during Summer Session except freshmen.

Comm 176 replaces Comm 160FC. Students who completed Comm 160FC with a C- or below may take Comm 176 as a legal repeat. Students who completed 160FC with a C or better may not take Comm 176.