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6-week course
English
COMM1: Introduction to Communication
Adapted from COMM1 at Stanford University and taught by Stanford University COMM1 Teaching Assistant - Explore how media technologies transform our world and change how we interact with one another and perceive our environment.
Group size
2-6 students
Outcome
A media analysis project and presentation examining communication technologies and their societal impact
Tuition
$495
Cohorts
September 20, 2025
DATE
September 20, 2025 - October 25, 2025
Weekly sessions over the course of 6 weeks.
Weekly sessions over the course of 6 weeks.
By enrolling you confirm this time works for you.
TIME
Weekly on Saturday,
1:30pm EDT/10:30am PDT
1:30pm EDT/10:30am PDT
TAUGHT BY
Henry Hill-Gorman
Stanford University M.S.
Stanford University M.S.
November 1, 2025
DATE
November 1, 2025 - December 6, 2025
Weekly sessions over the course of 6 weeks.
Weekly sessions over the course of 6 weeks.
By enrolling you confirm this time works for you.
TIME
Weekly on Saturday,
1:30pm EDT/10:30am PDT
1:30pm EDT/10:30am PDT
TAUGHT BY
Henry Hill-Gorman
Stanford University M.S.
Stanford University M.S.
Course Details
COMM1: Introduction to Communication
Adapted from COMM1 at Stanford University and taught by Stanford University COMM1 Teaching Assistant, this course explores how media technologies are transforming our world and changing how we interact with one another and perceive our environment. These transformations are rooted in communication practices, and their consequences touch almost every aspect of modern life. Students will examine the effects of media technologies on psychological well-being, industry practices, and local and global communities through theoretical frameworks, practical demonstrations, and critical analysis of communication products and services.
Week by week curriculum
Week 1
Introduction to Communication Theory: Students will explore fundamental communication concepts and examine how media technologies have evolved to shape human interaction and perception in the digital age.
Week 2
Media Technologies and Society: This session focuses on analyzing various media platforms and technologies, understanding their design principles and how they influence social behavior and community formation.
Week 3
Psychological Effects of Communication: Students will investigate how digital communication affects individual psychology, attention, relationships, and cognitive processes in both positive and negative ways.
Week 4
Communication in Industry and Business: This week examines how communication technologies have transformed business practices, marketing strategies, and professional relationships in the modern economy.
Week 5
Community and Global Communication: Students will explore how media technologies connect and divide communities locally and globally, examining issues of access, representation, and cultural exchange.
Week 6
Final Projects and Presentations: Students will present their media analysis projects, demonstrating their understanding of communication technologies' impact on society and engaging in peer discussion about future implications.
Adapted from COMM1 at Stanford University and taught by Stanford University COMM1 Teaching Assistant, this course explores how media technologies are transforming our world and changing how we interact with one another and perceive our environment. These transformations are rooted in communication practices, and their consequences touch almost every aspect of modern life. Students will examine the effects of media technologies on psychological well-being, industry practices, and local and global communities through theoretical frameworks, practical demonstrations, and critical analysis of communication products and services.
Week by week curriculum
Week 1
Introduction to Communication Theory: Students will explore fundamental communication concepts and examine how media technologies have evolved to shape human interaction and perception in the digital age.
Week 2
Media Technologies and Society: This session focuses on analyzing various media platforms and technologies, understanding their design principles and how they influence social behavior and community formation.
Week 3
Psychological Effects of Communication: Students will investigate how digital communication affects individual psychology, attention, relationships, and cognitive processes in both positive and negative ways.
Week 4
Communication in Industry and Business: This week examines how communication technologies have transformed business practices, marketing strategies, and professional relationships in the modern economy.
Week 5
Community and Global Communication: Students will explore how media technologies connect and divide communities locally and globally, examining issues of access, representation, and cultural exchange.
Week 6
Final Projects and Presentations: Students will present their media analysis projects, demonstrating their understanding of communication technologies' impact on society and engaging in peer discussion about future implications.
Instructor Bio
Hi, I'm Henry! I'm from Madison, Wisconsin and received my BS in Philosophy and MS in Media and Business (Communications) from Stanford University. My academic interests center around communication theory and urban policy, with my thesis focusing on the housing crisis in Milwaukee and its broader social implications. Currently, I spend most of my time building YourEDU. In my free time, I enjoy improv, stand-up comedy, and playing soccer.