JOUR 311 - Health and Wellness Communication

(3 units)

Examine interpersonal and mediated communication related to health and wellness of ourselves and society at large, with an emphasis on ethical strategic communication competencies and health information literacies.

Prerequisite(s): PBH 101 OR JOUR 103; Junior or Senior standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe how personal characteristics and verbal and nonverbal behavior influence quality communication.
2. explain the role of communication in the effective functioning of the health care system in a variety of contexts.
3. describe strategies for communicating with people with a variety of communication needs.
4. evaluate patient-provider interactions according to theories and strategies covered in class.
5. demonstrate the ability to plan and develop a theory-based health communication campaign that is responsive to the needs and characteristics of the target population.
6. evaluate health promotion/media campaigns according to content covered in class.

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