Critical Theory of Communication in Organizations

But we're not done with The Office, yet! In this episode, Donnie Towery uses the hit sitcom to explain corporate colonization. "Corporate colonization" is one the many concepts that come from Stanley Deetz's Critical Theory of Communication in Organizations.

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.