COM 390 - Communication and Aging

Credit Hours: 3
Communication theories as they apply to the aging process. Examination of the effects of communication on the self-esteem, self-perception, well-being, and quality of life of the elderly. Study of communication between the elderly, the elderly and the young, and the elderly and their caregivers in a variety of contexts, including in one-on-one, family, and mediated situations.

Lecture contact hours: 3

Typically offered: Spring