Students learn how theories of motivation, attention, cognitive processing, learning, persuasion, and health communication can be applied to the design of effective health promotion messages, delivered in person and via media. The course presents theories, research on processes and effects and examples of the state-of-the-art in health message design, and students have an opportunity to design their own health promotion messages based on theories and research evidence they have learned.
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UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNot open to freshmen
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeLiterally the Lebron of Profs. Easy class, interesting lectures, extremely helpful, and very personable. I genuinely don't think it's possible to be a better prof than this.
Love Dr. Elder! Her lectures were so fun and she obviously cares so much about her students. 3 tests throughout the quarter but if you study the study guide given to us they are so easy. Final paper was trickier and my TA wasn't that helpful and confused me more, but I got it done eventually. I recommend for an easy GE!
Extremely nice professor who cares about her students. Her lectures were fun and engaging, and actually showed how concepts are shown in the real world. She had three quizzes, which were light, occasional writing assignments, and a 6-8 paper, which was honestly not that bad. If you want an easy GE, take her.
My favorite professor so far at UCSB. She is seriously the best, and I learned so much. There is 3 tests throughtout the quarter and a big 8 page final paper. Other small assignments as well
Katie is an excellent professor. Her lectures are engaging and blend key terms with helpful videos that make concepts easy to understand. The class has three tests and one final paper, all manageable if you attend lectures. I'd gladly take another class with her.
Professor Elder was one of the best professors that I've had. The lectures were interesting, and the homework assignments were clear and not too difficult. I would highly recommend her COMM 1 class. You can tell she cares about her students and is passionate about what she teaches.