Face-Negotiation Theory

Black Hawk Down was a popular book and movie depicting a military operation in Somalia. But as Caroline Nixon demonstrates using Stella Ting-Toomey's Face-Negotiation Theory, the film also provides a great example of facework in action.

What is Comm Theory Unraveled?

What are we talking about when we talk? Over the course of 16 episodes, we invite you to take 10 minutes to unwind and unravel communication theory with us. In each episode, the students of the spring 2024 COM 230: Introduction to Communication Theory at NC State University will lead you through a new theory--exploring how we handle new situations, negotiate relationships, navigate conflict, interact with media, and much more.