Faculty of Communication and Culture

Program Details

Canadian Studies CNST
Communications Studies COMS
Development Studies DEST
Law and Society LWSO
Science, Technology and Society STAS
Women's Studies WMST
General Degree Programs
Intercultural Requirement
Collaborative Degree Programs
Minor Programs

Canadian Studies CNST

Introduction

The Canadian Studies program offers an introduction to Canadian literature, the arts, politics and society. It is designed for those who might wish to pursue careers in government, law, education, communications or in other areas where a thorough knowledge of Canada is necessary. The program is interdisciplinary allowing students to benefit from exposure to faculty members and ideas and developments from different fields.

Contact Information

For information visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Academic Programs Office, (403) 220-6343.

Admission

See Admissions information under Faculty Regulations.

Program Requirements

The Faculty requires that students complete an approved program equivalent to 20 full courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.00. No more than five full-course equivalent "D" or "D+" grades will be counted in the 20 courses and not more than one full-course equivalent of these may be in the courses constituting the Major Field. The program must include the following components:

1. At least eight full-course equivalents taken from the lists of courses constituting the Major Field.

2. Intercultural Requirement: the Intercultural Requirement can be satisfied in one of the following ways:

(a) Certificate of fluency in another language. Please consult with the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

(b) Term abroad program or international study either through approved individual study or a field school program. This option requires approval of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

(c) Completion of a Minor program in African Studies, East Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, South Asian Studies, or in any second language.

(d) Two full-course equivalents from the courses listed under the section Intercultural Requirement.

3. Breadth Requirement: at least three full-course equivalents from outside the Faculty of Communication and Culture.

4. A maximum of eight full-course equivalents may be at the junior level.

5. Not more than ten of the required 20 courses may be transferred from other institutions.

6. A maximum of one full-course equivalent physical activity course (Dance Education Activity/Theory and Physical Education Activity/Theory) may be credited towards degree program requirements.

Second Language Competence

Students are strongly encouraged to develop a competence in more than one language that is relevant to the study of Canada. Students pursuing a career in government at the federal level should obtain a minimum proficiency in French. The following options for French language study are recommended.

1. French 215 and 217 OR

2. French 337 (requires French 335) OR

3. Any non-language credit course at the University of Calgary where French is the language of instruction.

Courses Constituting the Major Field

Required
A. Four full-course equivalents as follows:	Canadian Studies 201, 433, 437, 591 General Studies 300, 500
B. One and one-half full-course equivalent from the following list:	Canadian Studies 313, 333, 351, 353, 355, 361, 401, 415, 417, 419 Communications Studies 335
Options	Two and one-half full-course equivalents from the following lists. Courses are grouped as areas of study to assist students should they wish to specialize in this way. Students may also wish to specialize according to subject, e.g. Canadian history or Canadian literature. Note: Some of the courses listed below have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed.
1. Communications and Culture	Anthropology 465 Art 301 Art History 301, 303, 305, 309, 367, 369 Canadian Studies 313, 331, 337, 339, 341, 351, 353, 355, 415, 427 Communications Studies 201, 335, 361, 381, 483 Comparative Literature 321 Drama 356 East Asian Studies 319 English 370 or 470, 509 Film 301 French 323, 439, 539 History 431, 435, 449, 495 Kinesiology 497 Music History and Literature 331, 333 Sociology 399
2. Native Studies	Anthropology 213, 335, 355, 419 Archaeology 303, 419, 421, 423 Art History 311, 367, 369 Canadian Studies 309, 311, 313, 315, 351, 415, 417 English 385 History 211, 345, 447, 529, 533 Indigenous Studies 201, 203, 205, 215, 217, 397 Linguistics 215 Sociology 307 *Denotes a quarter course.
3. Gender and Ethnicity	Canadian Studies 351, 353, 361, 415 East Asian Studies 319 History 343, 347, 353, 429, 439.01, 445, 457, 533 Law and Society 335 Philosophy 337 Sociology 303, 305, 403, 405, 467 Women's Studies 201, 307, 321, 339, 405
4. Policy and Institutions	Business and Environment 401 Canadian Studies 315, 417 Economics 325, 339, 341, 355, 365, 379, 401, 403, 415, 417, 431, 465, 471, 475, 567 History 475, 527, 538 Museum and Heritage Studies 409 Political Science 225, 321, 325, 329, 343, 425, 431, 433, 435, 437, 445, 447, 451, 521, 523 Science, Technology and Society 343 Urban Studies 451
5. National and Regional Development	Canadian Studies 309, 315, 337, 339, 355 Economics 325, 339, 365, 465, 567 Geography 381 History 211, 213, 337, 347, 349, 353, 431, 433, 439.01, 439.02, 441, 443, 445, 447, 451, 455, 519, 521, 523, 525, 531 Northern Planning and Development Studies 401 Political Science 321, 325, 329, 425, 445, 447, 521 Sociology 205, 305, 309, 353, 405
6. Natural Resources and Environment	Anthropology 335 Economics 323, 325, 367, 377, 475, 527, 575 Geography 321, 341, 421 History 437, 439.02, 443, 447 Northern Planning and Development Studies 405 Political Science 433

BA Canadian Studies/BEd (Master of Teaching Program) Combined Degree

Introduction

The combined BA (Canadian Studies)/BEd (Master of Teaching Program), administered by the Faculty of Communication and Culture, is a five year degree program which leads to both the Bachelor of Arts (Canadian Studies) and Bachelor of Education (Master of Teaching Program) degrees. Both the Bachelor of Arts (Canadian Studies) and Bachelor of Education (Master of Teaching Program) components are integrated into the program and present certification requirements of the Province of Alberta are satisfied.

Education Contact Information:

Location: Education Tower 11th Floor

Phone: (403) 220-5621

Fax: (403) 282-0263

E-mail: educsso@ucalgary.ca

Admission

(a) Satisfactory matriculation or Adult Student standing as outlined in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar. English Language Arts 30-1 and one of Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 31 or Applied Mathematics 30 are compulsory. One of French 30, 30S, 30N, Français 30, or French Language Arts 30 is strongly recommended.

(b) (i) Successful completion of a minimum of eight full-course equivalents (University of Calgary courses and/or transferable courses taken at other institutions). General Studies 300 and Canadian Studies 201 must be completed prior to application.

(ii) A maximum of twenty students (ten to the Elementary Route and ten to the Secondary Route) will be accepted into the combined degree annually. Applicants should refer to the Admission Requirements in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for information regarding admission to the Faculty of Education.

Admissions Deadlines

Refer to the Applications for Admission Schedule at the front of this Calendar.

Intention To Register

Combined degree students must inform the Faculty of Education of their intention to register by March 15 preceding the Fall Session in which they intend to begin this portion of their program.

Requirements

First Year:	1. Canadian Studies 201 2. General Studies 201 (strongly recommended) 3. One full-course equivalent from the following list: · Communications Studies 201 · Development Studies 201 · Latin American Studies 201 or 203 · Law and Society 201 · Museum and Heritage Studies 201 · Science, Technology and Society 201 · Women's Studies 201 If desired courses in the above list are unavailable or present timetable conflicts, other 200-level courses from any Faculty may be substituted. 4. Up to three full-course equivalents from outside the Faculty of Communication and Culture¹
Second Year:	1. General Studies 300 2. One full-course equivalent from the courses listed under the Intercultural Requirement ² 3. Canadian Studies 437 4. One full-course equivalent from the Canadian Studies "Required" course lists 5. One full-course equivalent from the Canadian Studies options list and one-half open option
Third Year:	1. General Studies 500 2. Canadian Studies 433/591 3. One full-course equivalent from the courses listed under the Intercultural Requirement² 4. One half-course from the Canadian Studies "Required" course lists 5. One and one-half full-course equivalents from the Canadian Studies options list
Fourth and Fifth Years:	Courses required by the Faculty of Education to complete the Elementary or Secondary Route
	¹ Students are strongly encouraged to develop a proficiency in more than one language that is relevant to the study of Canada. The following options for French language study are recommended: French 215/217 or 335/337 or any non-language credit course at the University of Calgary where French is the language of instruction. ² Intercultural Requirement: the Intercultural Requirement can be satisfied in one of the following ways: (a) Certificate of fluency in another language. Please consult with the Associate Dean (Student Affairs). OR (b) Term abroad program or international study either through approved individual study or a field school program. This option requires approval of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs). OR (c) Completion of a Minor program in African Studies, East Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, South Asian Studies, or in any second language. OR (d) Two full-course equivalents from the courses listed under the section Intercultural Requirement.

Regulations

Students choosing to leave the combined degree program before completion of both degrees would be considered to have left the Faculty of Education and would revert to enrollment in the Faculty of Communication and Culture with all the degree requirements of that program.

Communications Studies COMS

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Introduction

Communications Studies will help prepare students for careers in both print and electronic journalism, public relations, as well as in business, politics and other related fields. It is not specifically a professional program. The teaching and research strengths of the program are in Media Studies, Professional Communication, and Rhetoric. Media Studies provides an awareness of the cultural impact of communications media and an understanding of research and practice involving communications media. Professional Communication looks more specifically at communication in the workplace. Rhetoric gives direction to students who are especially interested in the intellectual and practical aspects of discourse, including writing and public speaking.

Contact Information

For information visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Academic Programs Office, (403) 220-6343.

Admission

Enrollment in the Communications Studies Major program is limited.

See Admissions information under Faculty Regulations.

Program Requirements

1. At least eight full-course equivalents taken from the lists of courses constituting the Major Field.

2. Intercultural Requirement: the Intercultural Requirement can be satisfied in one of the following ways:

(a) Certificate of fluency in another language. Please consult with the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

(b) Term abroad program or international study either through approved individual study or a field school program. This option requires approval of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

(c) Completion of a Minor program in African Studies, East Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, South Asian Studies, or in any second language.

(d) Two full-course equivalents from the courses listed under the section Intercultural Requirement.

3. Computer Competence Requirement: this requirement is normally satisfied by successful completion of a half course in Computer Science, Engineering 233, or Management Information Systems 321. Alternatively, a student may satisfy the requirement by successfully demonstrating computer competence based on experiential learning by providing the Faculty with acceptable evidence of such competency. For information, visit www.comcul.ucalgary.ca and follow the links.

4. Breadth Requirement: at least three full-course equivalents from outside the Faculty of Communication and Culture.

5. A maximum of eight full-course equivalents may be at the junior level.

6. Not more than ten of the required 20 courses may be transferred from other institutions.

7. A maximum of one full-course equivalent physical activity course (Dance Education Activity/Theory and Physical Education Activity/Theory) may be credited towards degree program requirements.

Courses Constituting the Major Field

Required	Communications Studies 201, 361, 367, 381, 451, 591 General Studies 300, 500
Options	Note: Some of the courses listed below have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed.
A. Two full-course equivalents from the following list:	Communications Studies 335, 363, 365, 401, 403, 405, 407, 441, 461, 463, 483, 537, 567 Development Studies 485 Science, Technology and Society 341 Women's Studies 339
B. One full-course equivalent from the following list:	Any additional course from the Option A list Anthropology 303, 367, 383, 465 Art History 419, 423 Canadian Studies 331, 339, 341, 415 English 302 Film - all courses titled Film German 357 Greek and Roman Studies 315 History 449, 495 Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 321 Linguistics 201, 203, 209, 309, 321, 323 Marketing 341 Museum and Heritage Studies 303 Music History and Literature 281, 309 Philosophy 249, 333, 363 Science, Technology and Society 325 Sociology 345 Urban Studies 313 Maximum of one half-course equivalent in literature or comparative literature Maximum of one half-course equivalent in language other than English

BA and BA Honours in Communications Studies Co-operative Education Programs

Introduction

The Communications Studies Co-operative Education program is a five-year program which includes 16 months of supervised work experience in various private and government agencies.

Students who wish to enter the Communications Studies Co-operative Education program are urged to discuss their pre-admission course selection with the Faculty of Communication and Culture as early in their program as possible.

Admission

Application dates are: December 1, May 1, and September 1.

Students must have been admitted to a Communications Studies major and must have successfully completed at least eight full-course equivalents. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 is required for admission to the BA Co-operative Education program, or 3.30 for admission to the BA Honours Co-operative Education program. Grade point average will be calculated on the most recent five full-course equivalents. (Co-operative Education students who are considering Honours should consult with the Career Services office as soon as they are accepted into the Co-operative Education program to ensure that they are placed in a course sequence that will accommodate the Honours thesis in their last year.) The grade point average for admission purposes is calculated over the most recent five full-course equivalents.

Before commencing the first Co-operative Education placement, students must have completed at least one and one-half full-course equivalents from the following list, at least one of which must be Communications Studies 361, 363, or 365, with a minimum grade of "B-" on each of the one and one-half full-course equivalents presented.

Communications Studies 335, 361, 363, 365, 367, 381, 441, 461, 463

General Studies 300

Students should refer to the Co-operative Education section of this Calendar for specific regulations pertaining to Co-operative Education programs.

Requirements

Students must complete the following four courses in addition to the regular requirements for the BA or BA Honours in Communications Studies degree program:
Co-operative Education 525.01, 525.02, 525.03, and 525.04.

In addition to the Faculty of Communication and Culture regulations governing Honours and Majors programs and the regulations governing Co-operative Education programs, the following regulations apply. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 and 3.30 must be maintained in the BA and BA Honours programs respectively. In the Co-operative Education program students must take study and work sessions consecutively and be registered full time. The Co-operative Education courses are in addition to the normal requirements for the BA or BA Honours degree program in Communications Studies. Students must complete the same required courses and number of courses as required for a student completing the traditional BA or BA Honours degree program. Upon completion of each work term, the student must present a work term report to the Communications Studies Co-operative Education representative.

Regulations

Students who receive a grade of "F" in a Co-operative Education course will be required to withdraw from the Co-operative Education program.

Bachelor of Communications Studies

Introduction		The Bachelor of Communications Studies degree is offered in partnership with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (S.A.I.T.). It is intended for students who want the flexibility and broad interdisciplinary base of knowledge provided by a University degree combined with the practical skills in public relations, journalism, corporate communications and technical production provided by a professional diploma program. The University of Calgary portion of the degree (twelve full-course equivalents) may be taken either before or after the S.A.I.T. portion of the degree (eight full-course equivalents). Note: Students must apply separately to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and meet all its admission requirements and application deadlines.
Contact Information		For further information visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Academic Programs Office, (403) 220-6343.
	Admission		See Admissions information under Faculty Regulations. Enrollment in the Bachelor of Communications Studies program is limited. Students requesting admission to this program apply to the same quota pool as those applying to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications Studies. When a student is presenting a S.A.I.T. or equivalent diploma for block transfer credit to the Bachelor of Communications Studies degree, the grade point average for admission to the Communications Studies quota program will be calculated over the entire diploma.
Program Requirements		The Faculty requires that students complete an approved program equivalent to 20 full courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.00. The program must include the following components: 1. Twelve full-course equivalents, as outlined below, of University of Calgary or university transfer courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.00, of which no more than two full-course equivalents may be transferred from other institutions. No more than one and one-half full-course equivalent "D" or "D+" grades will be counted in the twelve courses. A maximum of one-half course "D" or "D+" grade may be in courses constituting the Major Field. At least seven full-course equivalents must be at the senior level. 2. Completion of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Journalism program; the Cinema, Television, Stage and Radio Arts program; or the New Media Production and Design program; or approved equivalent, with a grade point average of 2.00 on all courses. No more than one and one-half full-course equivalents may have a grade of "D" or "D+." Note: Students must apply separately to S.A.I.T. and meet all its admission requirements and application deadlines. Students who are unsuccessful in applying to S.A.I.T. may transfer to the four-year Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies at the University of Calgary, or to any other University of Calgary program for which they qualify. Courses already completed toward the Bachelor of Communications Studies (BCS) may be applied toward the Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies.
University of Calgary Components		Core Courses Communications Studies 201, 335, 361, 367, 381, 451, 580 General Studies 300, 500 One-half course in statistics including but not limited to Anthropology 307, Applied Psychology 301, Political Science 399, Sociology 311
		Intercultural Requirement The Intercultural Requirement can be satisfied in one of the following ways: (a) Certificate of fluency in another language. Please consult with the Associate Dean (Student Affairs). OR (b) Term abroad program or international study either through approved individual study or a field school program. This option requires approval of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs). OR (c) Completion of a Minor program in African Studies, East Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, South Asian Studies, or in any second language. OR (d) One full-course equivalent from the courses listed under the section Intercultural Requirement.
		Options and Breadth Requirement At least four and one-half full-course equivalents, of which one and one-half full-course equivalents must be from outside the Faculty of Communication and Culture. This requirement may be combined with the Intercultural Requirement.
		Computer Competence Requirement The computer competence requirement is normally satisfied by successful completion of a half course in Computer Science, Engineering 233[ENGG233], or Management Information Systems 321. Alternatively, a student may satisfy the requirement by successfully demonstrating computer competence based on experiential learning by providing the faculty with acceptable evidence of such competency. For information, visit www.comcul.ucalgary.caand follow the links. Note: This requirement will be waived for students entering the post-diploma stream with a completed Communications Arts diploma.

Development Studies DEST

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Introduction

Development Studies is designed to provide students with an understanding of issues, policies, and practices associated with development in the context of both Canada and developing countries. In addition to critical interdisciplinary perspectives for conceptualizing and analyzing issues, students will gain practical skills for designing, implementing and effectively managing development projects and programs. The program, therefore, prepares students for further studies, as well as for employment in governmental, non-governmental, and other development-related fields in Canada and abroad.