Welcome to Communication Studies
Communication is central to the ongoing processes of culture and society and is therefore a vitally important field of study. At CSUN, the Department of Communication Studies offers a curriculum that embraces a wide range of disciplinary traditions in the study of human communication. These include: rhetorical studies, performance studies, cultural studies, language behavior and communication theory. Coursework includes introductory and advanced study in interpersonal communication, group communication, organizational communication, intercultural communication, rhetorical analysis, textual analysis and performance studies. Read more about us
FEATURED EVENTS
September 25, 2018
LECTURE AND PERFORMANCE SERIES:
Voices of Post Genocide
The Matador Speech & Debate team engages special guests from iDebate Rwanda, a non-governmental organization that is using debate to change the lives of young Rwandans and East Africans, in a parliamentary style demonstration debate. Participants will debate the following motion: “This House believes foreign aid has done more harm than good."
Date:
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Doors open at 1:30 pm
Free and Open to All
Venue:
USU Pasadena Room in the University Student Union
October 2, 2018
LECTURE AND PERFORMANCE SERIES:
Eric Rose on Strategic Communication
Eric Rose is a partner at Englander, Knabe, and Allen (EKA), the second largest public affairs and advocacy firm in Southern California. Eric has more than two decades of experience specializing in public affairs and crisis communications. He is known nationally and internationally for his successful crisis management and communications expertise.
Performance Date:
Tuesday, Oct 2, 2018 from 12:30 to 1:45pm
Doors open at noon
Free and Open to All
Venue:
Manzanita Hall 122
October 8, 2018
LECTURE AND PERFORMANCE SERIES:
Chiapas Media Project
The Chiapas Media Project documents indigenous rights
Date:
Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 at 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Venue:
Aronstam Library [MZ 240]
October 30, 2018
LECTURE AND PERFORMANCE SERIES:
CA Voter Forum
Care about rent prices? Gas prices? Homelessness? Come to the CA Voter Forum to find out how to make your voice count this election season.
Date:
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 at 11 am to 1:30 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 at 9:30 am - noon
Venue:
Oviatt Library Ferman Presentation Room
November 2, 2018
LECTURE AND PERFORMANCE SERIES:
The (M)others
The (M)others explores the stories of four women brought together by the unimaginable experience of losing a loved one at the hands of police. This documentary performance weaves together their interviews to explore the traumatic effect of the event on their lives.
Date:
Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Venue:
TBD
November 5, 2018
Fiverr International Comes to CSUN: Leveling Up
Fiverr is coming to CSUN. This event will take you to new levels in advancing your career and new streams of income. Learn how to freelance your skillset.
Date:
Monday, November 5, 2018 from 7 pm to 9 pm
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Free and Open to All
Venue:
Nordhoff Hall 113 - Aronstam Library Room 214
View all past and upcoming events listed under CALENDAR tab.
FEATURED NEWS
NEW PUBLICATION! The Prayer Box
September 24, 2018
NEW PUBLICATION! The Prayer Box is a charming and deceptively simple story that illuminates for children some hard-to-grasp ideas like the benefits of time, nurturing, private thoughts, hopes and conversations with God. Read more
NEW PUBLICATION! Postcolonial Grief: The Afterlives of the Pacific Wars in the Americas
September 24, 2018
Jinah Kim's first book, Postcolonial Grief: The Afterlives of the Pacific Wars in the Americas will be published by Duke University Press in December 2018. Read more
NEW FACULTY PUBLICATION! Teaching Teachers With Theater!: Performance Training & Tactics for Classroom Teachers
September 23, 2018
NEW FACULTY PUBLICATION! Jim Senti’s work exposes K–12 classroom teachers to the activities and training that will help them become a more comfortable, connective, exciting, and engaging teacher in the classroom. Read more
NEW FACULTY PUBLICATION! A Field Guide to Internships: An Interactive Resource for Discovering Your Career
September 23, 2018
Motivate students to: (1) explore myths and benefits of internships, (2) prepare for internships through deep self-work, (3) become familiar with labor laws and internships, (4) develop relationships through mentoring, (5) build networks online and on ground, and (6) troubleshoot workplace interactions. Read more
NEW FACULTY PUBLICATION! Communication Training and Development
September 23, 2018
NEW FACULTY PUBLICATION! Communication Training and Development by Sakile K. Camara, Mark P. Orbe, Kohzi Makai and Lea Gilinets 2017 is packed with training and development content needed to become a successful trainer. Read more
Contact
Department Office:
Manzanita Hall Rm 220
(Campus Map - C2 )
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330-8257
Manzanita Hall Rm 220
818-677-2853
Fax 818-677-2663
Department Chair:
Sakile Camara
Advisement Office
Please refer to Faculty Office Hours & Faculty Advisors' Schedule to set up an appointment.
