Communication Studies

Communication studies addresses the processes involved in human communication and behavior. There are three types of communication: verbal, involving listening to a person to understand the meaning of a message; written, in which a message is read; and nonverbal communication involving observing a person and inferring meaning. The discipline encompasses a range of topics, from face-to-face conversation to mass media outlets, such as television broadcasting. For business communication content, consult the Business English and Communication section in the business library.

Thumbnail: Shure Brothers microphone, model 55s. Image used with permission (CC BY-SA 3.0; Holger.Ellgaard).