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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"...

Top reviews

DK

Mar 5, 2020

It is wonderful course. I found that teaching methodology and exam every thing was perfect. My best wishes are for the Coursera as well university of Amsterdam for preparation of this useful course.

AD

Feb 24, 2025

I love the way the course was presented section by section. It has a detailed explanation and I was able to create my personal note which is amazing. Coursera is an amazing application to study.

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By Richard C

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Sep 15, 2015

Excellent course, very rewarding.

By Shelby D M R

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Nov 17, 2020

An amazing journey, Loved it !!!

By keith c

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Apr 15, 2020

methodical, relevant and current

By Nurul A R

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Aug 15, 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 26, 2017

Very good course. Thank you.

By 李佳静

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Sep 28, 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 9, 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 31, 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 3, 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 26, 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!