What does Story, Communication and Interaction mean?

We communicate within and across cultures in a variety of ways: from the short story to the sermon, from the PowerPoint presentation to the documentary, from the executive summary to the rock anthem. Effective communicators are increasingly required to be fluent in a wide range of communication modes, and to move between those modes according to purpose and audience. Students participating in this theme will study a diverse range of communication tools and traditions, becoming flexible and adept communicators. This theme could be at the center of any real world problem since the rhetoric of the message applies to problems ranging from alleviating poverty locally and globally to working for global justice. Work in this theme aligns with the following majors/minors: Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Communication Studies, Education, English Literature, Humanities, Theater, Music, Modern and Classical Languages, Journalism, International Business, African-American Studies, Classics, Political Science, and Native American Studies.

General Education Courses

GLI Fellows should plan to take at least 3 General Education courses that relate to their Theme and Topic. For courses that address the issues of Story, Communication and Interaction, please consult the list below.

Elective Courses

If Fellows are unable to find General Education courses that meet their needs, elective courses may also be used. For elective courses that address the issues of Story, Communication and Interaction, please consult the list below.