The University of Minnesota's Department of Communication Studies continues a rich heritage of teaching and research that began in 1914 under the leadership of Frank M. Rarig and H. B. Gislason. Today, with 12 faculty members, about 50 graduate students, and over 600 undergraduate majors, the department pursues a wide range of interests including: the criticism of public discourse, interpersonal communication, language and gender, small group communication, discourse analysis, intercultural communication, mass media studies, feminist and African-American rhetoric, communication theory, and rhetorical theory.
Department Highlights
Faculty Profiles
Commpost
Department Magazine Features Critical Media Studies
Department Spring Reception/Award Winners
Job Opportunities
Adjunct / Part-Time Teaching Positions
Current Happenings
Fall 2008 Orientation Schedule (DOC)
Wednesday Noon Research Meetings
Department of Communication Studies
225 Ford Hall
224 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0427
Phone: 612-624-5800