cover sociolinguistics concepts for broader understanding of language and society as well the specific aspects of language, communication patterns, and speech behaviors.
established and emerging modalities of CMC and mediums will be explored further understand how human-to-human communications have been influenced or altered through the use of computer technology.
outline the application of statistical analysis in handling, analyzing, interpreting data obtained for quantitative language and communication studies.
expose the concepts and methods of digital culture to study issues in digital cultures and related inter-disciplines such as culture, identity, and women's studies.
enable students to identify and apply appropriate methodologies in order to design and develop qualitative research instruments and analyze qualitative data for language and communication studies.