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Part I. Communication Theory 1. Philosophy of Science: Introducing theory 2. What is Communication? 3. History of Communication 4. The Chicago School and thinking quantitatively 5. Positivism/Causality/Explanation 6. The Frankfurt School and thinking Qualitatively 7. Doing Research in Communication Science Part II. Communication Research 8. Effects Models of Mass Communication 9. Media Use Models 10. Message Processing 11. Medium Theories (Agenda Setting, Spiral of Silence) 12. Interpersonal Communication 13. Small Group Communication 14. Organizational Communication 15. Persuasion 16. Political Communication 17. Intercultural Communication 18. Health Communication 19. Computer Mediated Communication 20. Relationships, Marriage and Family Communication 21. The Future of Communication