CAS 892-730 | Dan Bergan | MTWRF (5/24-5/28) | 9:10-12pm | 1 credit
Regression Models for Categorical Dependent Variables – Communication research increasingly involves regression models with categorical outcomes .For example, outcomes can be binary (does a person vote or not), nominal (does a student major in Journalism, Communication, etc.), or ordinal (is a person on social media “never”, “sometimes”, or “often”). Linear regression models may be inappropriate for estimating relationships involving categorical outcomes. This course will introduce regression models for analyzing categorical dependent variables with the goal of developing the ability to critically consume research using categorical dependent variable models and developing the skills to use these models in original research.
Students will be introduced to Stata for analyzing categorical dependent variable models, although no prior familiarity with this program is required. Each of the models will be illustrated with examples from academic research. Familiarity with linear regression is a prerequisite.
CAS 892-731 | Dustin Carnahan | TR (6/1-6/22) | 10:20-12:10pm | 1 credit
Mediation/Moderation – This course provides an introduction to the concepts and mediation, moderation, and conditional process analysis (e.g. moderated mediation). Working from Hayes’ PROCESS macro, we will
focus on the conceptualization of each of these processes, applications to theory testing, and analytical strategies to estimate and interpret these relationships.
CAS 892-732 | Perry Parks | Tu (7/6-8/3) | 1-4pm | 1 credit
Textual and Discourse Analysis Methods in Media – Looking for new ways to think about media, culture, and content? This course will introduce you to a range of qualitative and interpretive methods for analyzing multiple modes of texts, including the printed word, imagery and videos, and cultural sites. Along with methodology, the course will introduce epistemological and theoretical approaches that often accompany such methods. We’ll touch on varying conceptions of text and discourse, methods of transcription, and tools for analysis.
CAS 892-733 | David Ewoldsen | MTWRF (6/7-6/11) RF (6/17-6/18) | 1-3pm | 1 credit
Special Topics in Cognitive Research Methods – This seminar will cover methods for measuring cognitive processes and representations with an emphasis on the pragmatics of using the different methodologies, the
theoretical assumptions underlying the different methodologies, and special issues involved in data analysis. A list of topics will include measures of memory, reaction time measures, implicit measures of attitudes, and measures of mental representation.
CAS 892-734 | Saleem Alhabash | MWF (7/12-7/23) | 1-3:20pm | 1 credit
Job Market: Navigating Pathways Out of a PhD – This course focuses on preparing doctoral students for the job market, both academic and non-academic. In this course, students will engage in a workshop-style
experience of preparing important job market documents (e.g., CV, resume, teaching statement, research statement, and cover letter). Additionally, the course will have speakers from academia and industry about their experiences seeking job in different fields.
CAS 892-735 | Bree Holtz | MTWR (5/24-5/27) TWR (6/1-6/3) | 1-3pm | 1 credit
Teaching in Higher Ed – In this course we will discuss university teaching and learning practices and consider a variety of instructional decisions. At the end of this course, you should have a deeper understanding of how to design a course, practical tips in classroom management, and a reflection on the type of instructor you are.