Comm 211 is the quantitative reasoning course in the Communication Studies curriculum. This course teaches the fundamental thinking skills necessary for the critical evaluation of scientific arguments. The course introduces logic and quantitative reasoning concepts and asks students to apply … Continue reading
University of Michigan (Fall, 2011) – Today social media have become an integral part of the political process. Candidates tweet to constituents and political revolutions are organized on Facebook. But what kind of a change does social media represent? Or … Continue reading
University of Michigan (Fall, 2011) – Scientific issues have often formed the basis for political debates. But translating science into public policy can be a messy business. As journalists, policy makers, and citizens encounter scientific research, well-established findings are often … Continue reading