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Dr. Rui Yang

Communication Theory and Research (M.A.)

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Nǐ hǎo! The code of life is a language. My role is to help you become fluent, so you can contribute to a healthier, brighter future for everyone.

Dr. Rui Yang

Nǐ hǎo! The code of life is a language. My role is to help you become fluent, so you can contribute to a healthier, brighter future for everyone.

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Communication Theory and Research (M.A.)

  1. 01Foundations of Communication Theory
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Communication Theory

      The learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Communication Theory.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Communication Theory?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Communication Theory.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Communication Theory.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Communication Theory.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Communication Theory.
    2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Communication Theory

      The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Communication Theory to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Communication Theory to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Communication Theory to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Communication Theory for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Communication Theory as applied to Foundations of Communication Theory.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Communication Theory for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Communication Theory

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Communication Theory against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Communication Theory as applied to Foundations of Communication Theory.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Communication Theory against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Foundations of Communication Theory to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Communication Theory?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Communication Theory to a new documented context.
  2. 02Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication

      The learner can explain the core terms of Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication.
    2. MethodsMethods in Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication

      The learner can apply a method from Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication as applied to Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication as applied to Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication to a new documented context.
  3. 03Mass Communication and Media Effects
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Mass Communication and Media Effects

      The learner can explain the core terms of Mass Communication and Media Effects.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Mass Communication and Media Effects?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Mass Communication and Media Effects.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Mass Communication and Media Effects.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Mass Communication and Media Effects.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Mass Communication and Media Effects.
    2. MethodsMethods in Mass Communication and Media Effects

      The learner can apply a method from Mass Communication and Media Effects to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Mass Communication and Media Effects to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Mass Communication and Media Effects to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Mass Communication and Media Effects for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Mass Communication and Media Effects as applied to Mass Communication and Media Effects.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Mass Communication and Media Effects for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Mass Communication and Media Effects

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Mass Communication and Media Effects against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Mass Communication and Media Effects as applied to Mass Communication and Media Effects.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Mass Communication and Media Effects against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Mass Communication and Media Effects to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Mass Communication and Media Effects?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Mass Communication and Media Effects to a new documented context.
  4. 04Research Seminar in Communication Studies
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Communication Studies

      The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Communication Studies.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Communication Studies?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Communication Studies.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Communication Studies.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Communication Studies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Communication Studies.
    2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Communication Studies

      The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Communication Studies to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Communication Studies to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Communication Studies to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Communication Studies for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Communication Studies as applied to Research Seminar in Communication Studies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Communication Studies for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Communication Studies

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Communication Studies against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Communication Studies as applied to Research Seminar in Communication Studies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Communication Studies against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Communication Studies to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Communication Studies?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Communication Studies to a new documented context.
  5. 05The Ethics of AI in Communication
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Communication

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Communication.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Communication?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Communication.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Communication.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Communication.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Communication.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Communication

      The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Communication to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Communication to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Communication to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Communication for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Communication as applied to The Ethics of AI in Communication.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Communication for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Communication

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Communication against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Communication as applied to The Ethics of AI in Communication.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Communication against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Communication to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Communication?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Communication to a new documented context.
  6. 06The Practical Guide to Digital History
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
  7. 07Archival Science for Public Policy
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Archival Science for Public Policy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
    2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Archival Science for Public Policy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
  8. 08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
    2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Digital Humanities, Archival Science, Cultural Heritage, Middle Eastern History

Every dataset tells a story. Our job is to listen carefully and translate responsibly.

Dr. Rui Yang
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am a historian who is passionate about using data to make real-world impacts in academia and public policy. My mentorship focuses on helping students apply their skills to clinical and research problems, turning raw data into actionable insights.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Article: 'The Role of Digital Archives in Preserving Cultural Heritage' - A concise article on how digital archives can be used to preserve and protect cultural heritage. <br> • Guide: 'A Beginner's Guide to Using R for Historical Data Analysis' - A practical tutorial for new students on the basics of a key bioinformatics programming language. <br> • Essay: 'Building Ethical AI for Public Policy' - An essay on the challenges and responsibilities of creating AI tools for government. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in China, where I was inspired by the country's rich history of political philosophy and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, shimmering firefly-like creature named 'Lumin,' can instantly highlight key data points and potential causal links in a complex dataset. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Mentor at Nexier University.

A human detail

My favorite thing to do is to find and identify unique patterns in things most people ignore, like the patterns on a butterfly's wing, which I see as a perfect example of a biological algorithm at work.

Public links

Twitter: @RuiCommTheory · LinkedIn: /in/ruiyang · GitHub: /ruiyang

Adaptive access

Engage: Rui Yang. In our interactive sessions, we'll use a GAF-powered "virtual archive." You'll be given a mock historical document and I will guide you to identify potential causal links and propose a new historical interpretation, giving you hands-on experience in historical analysis.

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