COMM 185F - Health Communication

4 units
Theories of verbal and nonverbal communication, organizational communication, interviewing, intercultural understanding, and critical approaches to communication through examination of health narratives, competencies needed by health care professionals, patients and caregivers, and the complexities of healthcare politics. Communication problems encountered in healthcare and theory-driven strategies for improving and coping with these problems.

Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing (60 units completed) or instructor consent.
Grading: Letter Graded

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