COMM 519 Workshop in Social Change Communication

This graduate workshop explores the role of current developments in communication to support, challenge, and accelerate social changes in contemporary global societies as they manifest in urban neighborhoods such as Chicago. In a workshop format with featured guest speakers, students will engage in critical reflection to examine the complexity of social issues that involve various citizens, communities, and organizations. Applying an intersectionality framework, topics may include digital divide, politics, race, gender, sexuality, religion, status quo, or such other subjects that invite critical discussion and application of different communication frameworks to drive social change.

Repeatable: Y
Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2