Course Description: This class examines various key issues, current events, and larger theoretical concepts central to the formation and processes of international communication. The following topics are covered in class: the flow of information, media systems, and technologies, ongoing global conflicts, trade exchanges, the role of multinational bodies, and critical issues such as, terrorism, human rights, social justice and the preservation of peace. This course examines the people, groups, communities, and organizations that are involved in international relations, paying attention to social, cultural, historical, and contemporary perspectives and theoretical approaches.

Professor: Dr. Zheng Zhu

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Research Paper:

Students need to identify a current topic/issue in international communication that they are interested in studying. After confirming with the professor, they can work on developing a research project. The project must be in standard academic written format.