Master's Degree

Course Information
Theory in Ag Communication

Course Description
Effective communication is at the heart of successful operation in every enterprise in agricultural and natural resources-based industries. Whether communicating interpersonally, inter-organizationally, or through the mass media, it is critically important to understand the communication process to achieve effective discourse on the major issues facing agricultural and natural resources industries. This course is specifically designed to teach communication theory and concepts and research processes as they apply to important agricultural/natural resource issues. The major objective of the course is to enhance students' ability to think critically and develop effective strategies and tactics that draw on the theoretical frameworks and methodologies most central to the communication process for agricultural communications professionals.
Contacts
Instructor

Lauri Baker
Office: 785-532-1140
lmbaker@ksu.edu

Campus Coordinator

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Disability Support Services

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Textbooks

Communication Theories for Everyday Life
John R. Baldwin, Stephen D. Perry, Mary Anne Moffitt
Edition: 1st
ISBN: 978-0205348060
Publisher: Pearson


Course Access
 
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Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

Headshot photo of Ana Treptow smilingIn addition to professional development and advancement, this program challenges and promotes my personal growth as I gain skills and understanding applicable to my own life and relationships.  I look forward to using the lessons from each class in every segment of my life.

– – Ana Treptow, Family and Community Services Master's Graduate,
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