Communication
is the study of how people make meaning. At Wittenberg, the Department of
Communication adopts a broad perspective on this topic by challenging students
to examine the nature, processes, and effects of human symbolic interaction
in a number of contexts. These include the study of rhetoric, media, and culture.
Our communication major reinforces Wittenberg's liberal arts mission rather than narrowly training a student for a particular career. Our students develop the capacities to recognize and evaluate underlying assumptions and values; to work effectively with others through collaboration, team work and community building; to participate in mediation and conflict resolution; to develop aural, visual, technological, and information literacy—all knowledge and skills that we believe are imperative for a quality life in the 21st century. Students also have the opportunities to apply their understandings of communication through courses or internships. The major culminates in a capstone project during the senior year, for which our students have prepared by taking courses in communication theory and research methods.
Introducing the Two New Members of the 2008-2009 Communication Faculty! Next year will be an exciting one for the Wittenberg Communication Department, as we will be seeing two new professors joining the faculty! Prof. Kristine Warrenburg will be filling in for the 2008-2009 academic year for Dr. Waggoner while she is on sabbatical, and Dr. Sheryl Cunningham will be joining the faculty in a tenure-track position. Both new professors orginally hail from the Midwest, so hopefully they'll enjoy their new positions on Wittenberg's campus! As a way of welcoming the two new professors to Wittenberg, Lambda Pi Eta members contacted them by email and asked a few questions about their personalities. Hopefully the following questionnaires will help students get an idea of what to look forward to come the Fall. The Communication Honors Thesis: A Sheep in Wolves’ Clothing?
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Communication Spring Photo Galleries
This Spring has borne witness to a number of Communication Department events, from induction ceremonies to colloquia. The departmental staff often record these events, whether on film or through photos, to preserve pieces of what would otherwise be one-time opportunities. To see photos from a few of the recent events, check out the photos / alumni page! Congratulations to Communication Majors on Their Election to Student Leadership Positions! Congratulations to Communication majors Kristy Parker and Leslie Chasteen on their election to class officer positions! Kristy was elected Treasurer of the Class of 2009, and Leslie was voted President of the Class of 2010. The Communication Department commends them for striving to make a difference on campus.
Congratulations to Caitlin Augustus. winner of the New York Times Letter to the Editor Contest! Caitlin Augustus, senior communication major, wrote a heartfelt letter to the Springfield News Sun around Christmas concerning those less fortunate in our city. In her letter she advocated, in her words, "gratefulness, compassion, and, most important, action." She called upon the city of Springfield to not turn a blind eye to the people who have little to be thankful for, but to reach out to them regardless of how busy people may be. The letter was published on December 16th, and the Communication Department would like to commend Caitlin for her effort. Hopefully through her words lives can be touched throughout the greater Springfield area.
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If you have any concerns about information on the Communication Department's website, upcoming events, internships, or if you find any errors, please contact s09.ltreu@wittenberg.edu for assistance! |
When many students hear the words, “honors thesis” as far as they are concerned the words may as well have been, “Unnecessary hard work.” It is hard to blame them; the requirements of writing a thesis, successfully defending it before a committee, and presenting it at a departmental colloquium do seem daunting. Regardless of how intimidating attaining Communication Honors may seem however, year after year multiple Communication majors still take the thesis path. 