Communication is a critical government function that has important implications for public administration and effective governance. This research study explores how communication competencies are taught in public affairs programs in the United States. Based on a general web content analysis of graduate programs, and specific analyses of course titles, course descriptions, and course syllabi, this study examines the extent to which communication competencies are integrated into public affairs curricula. This paper also discusses how communication skills map on to the five NASPAA core competencies. Compared to previous decades, communication courses are increasingly emphasized in public administration programs. But there is greater potential for such offerings in the age of digital government, social media, and Artificial Intelligence. This study’s findings have important implications for the teaching and practice of public affairs.

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公共事务项目中的传播教学法：来自 MPA 和 MPP 课程研究的见解

沟通是一项重要的政府职能，对公共行政和有效治理具有重要意义。本研究探讨了美国公共事务项目中如何教授沟通能力。基于对研究生课程的一般网络内容分析，以及对课程名称、课程描述和课程大纲的具体分析，本研究检验了沟通能力在多大程度上融入公共事务课程。本文还讨论了沟通技巧如何映射到 NASPAA 的五项核心能力。与前几十年相比，公共管理课程越来越强调传播课程。但在数字政府、社交媒体和人工智能时代，此类产品的潜力更大。