Faculty of Communication and Culture
Program Details
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 Communication and Culture Faculty 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. The grade in General Studies 300 must be at least "C-" and the grade point average for courses in the major field must also be at least 2.00. The program may not contain more than three full-course equivalents with "D" or "D+" grades 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 Assistant 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 Assistant 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. 3. Breadth Requirement: four full-course equivalents from courses offered by the Faculties of Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. Of the required four full-course equivalents, students must take at least one full-course equivalent in at least two Faculties. Courses counted toward other requirements may also be counted toward the Breadth Requirement. 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. A maximum of four full-course equivalents of the required courses in the program 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. 7. All prerequisites must be met with a "C-" or better. | |
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. |
Courses Constituting the Major Field
Required | |
Group 1: Five full-course equivalents as follows: |
Canadian Studies 201, 333, 401, 433, 439, 591 |
Group 2: One and one-half full-course equivalents from the following list: | Canadian Studies 309, 331, 337, 339, 341, 351, 353, 355, 361, 419, 451 General Studies 407 |
Group 3: | One 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 | Canadian Studies 313, 331, 337, 339, 341, 351, 353, 355, 401, 417, 421, 427 Communications Studies 201, 335, 361, 381, 483 Film 301 Anthropology 465 Art 301 Art History 301, 303, 305, 309, 367, 369 Comparative Literature 321 Drama 356 |
2. Native Studies |
Canadian Studies 309, 311, 313, 315, 351, 401, 417 Archaeology 303, 419, 421, 423 English 385 History 211, 345, 447, 529, 533
Indigenous Studies 201, 303, 305, 315, 317, 397 Sociology 307 |
3. Gender and Ethnicity | Canadian Studies 309, 351, 353, 361, 401 Law and Society 335
History 343, 347, 353, 439.01, 445, 457, 533 Philosophy 337 |
4. Policy and Institutions | Canadian Studies 315, 401, 417 Museum and Heritage Studies 409 Science, Technology and Society 343
Business and Environment 401Economics 325, 339, 341, 355, 365, 379, 401, 403, 415, 417, 431, 465, 471, 475,
Urban Studies 451 |
5. National and Regional Development | Canadian Studies 309, 315, 337, 339, 355, 401 Northern Planning and Development Studies 401
Political Science 321, 325, 425, 445, 447, 521 |
6. Natural Resources and Environment | Northern Planning and Development Studies 405
Anthropology 335 Economics 323, 325, 367, 377, 475, 527, 575 |
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
Students must take the following courses within the first three years: 1. Canadian Studies 201, 333, 401, 433, 439, 591 2. One and one half full-course equivalents from the Canadian Studies Group 2 lists in the Canadian Studies Major Program. 3. Two full-course equivalents from the Canadian Studies Group 3 Options List in the Canadian Studies Major Program. Students following the Social Studies Secondary Route are advised to register in courses featuring aboriginal studies. 4. Two full-course equivalents from the courses listed under the Intercultural Requirement1 5. Breadth Requirement: four full-course equivalents from courses offered by the Faculties of Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. Of the required four full-course equivalents, students must take at least one full-course equivalent in at least two Faculties. Courses counted toward other requirements may also be counted toward the Breadth Requirement. | |
Fourth and Fifth Years: | Courses required by the Faculty of Education to complete the Elementary or Secondary Route |
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. 1 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 Assistant 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 Assistant 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 enrolment in the Faculty of Communication and Culture with all the degree requirements of that program. |
Communications Studies COMS
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 Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. |
Admission
Enrolment in the Communications Studies Major program is limited. 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. The grade in General Studies 300 must be at least "C-" and the grade point average for courses in the major field must also be at least 2.00. The program may not contain more than three full-course equivalents with "D" or "D+" grades 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 Assistant 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 Assistant 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. 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: four full-course equivalents from courses offered by the Faculties of Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. Of the required four full-course equivalents, students must take at least one full-course equivalent in at least two Faculties. Courses counted toward other requirements may also be counted toward the Breadth Requirement. 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. A maximum of four full-course equivalents of the required courses in the program 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. 8. All prerequisites must be met with a "C-" or better, with the exception of the statistics course for Communication Studies 451, which may be met with a D or D+. |
Courses Constituting the Major Field
Required | |
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 Canadian Studies 331, 339, 341, English 302 Film - all courses titled Film General Studies 407 German 357 Greek and Roman Studies 315 Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 321 Linguistics 201, 203, 309, 321 Marketing 341 Museum and Heritage Studies 303 Music History and Literature 281, 309 Science, Technology and Society 325 Sociology 324 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 and May 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: 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 Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. | |||
Admission | See Admissions information under Faculty Regulations. Enrolment 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. Not more than 10 full course equivalents of the entire program may be transferred from other institutions. Therefore, no more than two full-course equivalents, *in addition to the block transfer for the diploma, *of transfer credit may be used toward this requirement 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. All prerequisites must be met with a "C-" or better, with the exception of the statistics course to precede Communication Studies 451, which may be met with a D or D+. 3. Completion of one of the following diploma programs, or an 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 "D" or "D+." · Southern Alberta Institute of Technology: Journalism; Cinema, Television, Stage and Radio; New Media and Design; Radio, Television and Broadcast News; Film and Video Production; Digital Graphics Communication · Northern Alberta Institute of Technology: Radio and Television Arts · Lethbridge Community College: Journalism/Broadcasting; Advertising/Public Relations; Community Television; Multimedia · Grant MacEwan Community College: Journalism; Audiovisual Communications; Digital Arts and Media · Mount Royal College: Broadcasting Note: Students must apply separately to the postsecondary institution offering the diploma and meet all its admission requirements and application deadlines. Students who are unsuccessful in applying to the postsecondary institution offering the diploma may transfer to the four-year Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at the University of Calgary, or any other University of Calgary program for which they qualify. Courses already completed toward the Bachelor of Communications Studies 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 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 Assistant 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 Assistant 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. | ||||
Breadth Requirement At least one and one-half full-course equivalents from courses offered by the Faculties of Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. A minimum of one half-course must be taken in at least two Faculties. Courses counted toward other requirements may also be counted toward the Breadth Requirement. Options Sufficient number of open options required to bring the total number of courses completed to 20 full-course equivalents. | ||||
Computer Competence Requirement The computer competence 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, visitwww.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
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. | |
Contact Information | For information visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty 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. The grade in General Studies 300 must be at least "C-" and the grade point average for courses in the major field must also be at least 2.00 . The program may not contain more than three full-course equivalents with "D" or "D+" grades 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 Assistant 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 Assistant 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. 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: four full-course equivalents from courses offered by the Faculties of Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. Of the required four full-course equivalents, students must take at least one full-course equivalent in at least two Faculties. Courses counted toward other requirements may also be counted toward the Breadth Requirement. 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. A maximum of four full-course equivalents of the required courses in the program 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. 8. All prerequisites must be met with a "C-" or better. |
Courses Constituting the Major Field
Required - six full-course equivalents as follows: | |
Two full-course equivalents from the following lists. | Note: Some of the courses listed below have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. |
1. Economics - one half-course from the following: | It is recommended that students take the prerequisites Economics 201 and 203 in their first year. Economics 321, 337, 349, 365, 367 |
2. Options -one and one-half full-course equivalents from the following: | Biology 307 Botany 309 Canadian Studies 309, 313, 351, 353, 361, 417 Economics 377 Indigenous Studies 201, 303, 305, 315, 317[INDG217311, 341, 397, 399, 407 Museum and Heritage Studies 409 Philosophy 349 Political Science 359 Science, Technology and Society 325 |
BA and BA Honours in Development Studies Co-operative Education Programs
Introduction
The Co-operative Education programs are five-year programs which include 16 months of supervised work experience in various private and government agencies. Students who wish to enter the Development 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 programs as possible. |
Admission
Application dates are: December 1 and May 1. Students must have declared a Development 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. (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. Students must have completed General Studies 300 with a minimum grade of "C" and Development Studies 393 with a minimum grade of "B-" before commencing the first co-operative education placement. 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 Development Studies degree program: Co-operative Education 527.01, 527.02, 527.03 and 527.04. 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 Development 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 Development 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. The first four-month work term (Co-operative Education 527.01) is normally taken in the summer between Years 2 and 3. The remaining four-month work terms are taken during the last three years of the program. |
Film Studies (FILM)
(Pending government approval)
Introduction
Our two Film Studies degrees will help prepare students for careers in the areas of film, video and new media in addition to further graduate study. While not specifically a professional program, these degrees allow students to develop an interdisciplinary appreciation of cinema as a popular medium of communications. In addition to developing a critical understanding of cinema, students will consider film as an art form, as a cultural industry, and as an innovative and developing technology with cultural, social and political significance. Students registered in the Film Studies Major program have the option of pursuing a Bachelor of Arts program in film or a Bachelor of Film Studies degree (BFS) offered in conjunction with SAIT. The BA program is intended to provide an awareness of the cultural, historical and social character of film. |
Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies
(Offering of this degree is subject to final government approval)
Contact Information | For further information visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Faculty 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. The grade in General Studies 300 must be at least "C-" and the grade point average for courses in the major field must also be at least 2.00. The program may not contain more than three full-course equivalents with "D" or "D+" grades 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 Assistant 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 Assistant 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. 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: four full-course equivalents from courses offered by the Faculties of Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. Of the required four full-course equivalents, students must take at least one full-course equivalent in at least two Faculties. Courses counted toward other requirements may also be counted toward the Breadth Requirement. 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. A maximum of four full-course equivalents of the required courses in the program 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. 8. All prerequisites must be met with a "C-" or better. |
Courses Constituting the Major Field
Required | |
Options | One and one-half full-course equivalent from List A and two full-course equivalents from List B. Note: Some of the courses listed below have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. |
List A: Film as Cultural Industry Communications Studies 335 List B: Aesthetics of Film Canadian Studies 331, 341, 421 Communications Studies 367, 567 |
Bachelor of Film Studies
(Offering of this degree is subject to final government approval)
Introduction | The Bachelor of Film 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 film and video or new media 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 Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. | |||
Admission | See Admissions information under Faculty Regulations. Students requesting admission to this program apply to the same quota pool as those applying to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Film Studies. When a student is presenting a S.A.I.T. or equivalent diploma for block transfer credit to the Bachelor of Film Studies degree, the grade point average for admission to the Film 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. Not more than 10 full course equivalents of the entire program may be transferred from other institutions. Therefore, no more than two full-course equivalents, *in addition to the block transfer for the diploma, *of transfer credit may be used toward this requirement 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 Film and Video Production diploma 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+." 3. All prerequisites must be met with a "C-" or better. 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 Film 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 Film Studies (BFS) may be applied toward the Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies. | |||
University of Calgary Components | Core Courses Film Studies 201, 301or CNST 331, 307, 321, 403 461, COMS580 | |||
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 Assistant 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 Assistant 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. | ||||
Breadth Requirement At least one and one-half full-course equivalents from courses offered by the Faculties of Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. A minimum of one half-course must be taken in at least two Faculties. Courses counted toward other requirements may also be counted toward the Breadth Requirement. Options Sufficient number of open options required to bring the total number of courses completed to 20 full-course equivalents. | ||||
Computer Competence Requirement The computer competence 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, visitwww.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. | ||||
Law and Society LWSO
Introduction
The program in Law and Society is designed to provide a broad exposure to the nature of law and its role in society. The overall aim of the program is not only to provide students with as deep an understanding of the law as possible but also to demonstrate that the law is not an isolated discipline but, rather, is part of an integrated culture of which we all partake. The program is not specifically a "pre-law" program. Nevertheless, the perspectives that it offers are likely to be of great benefit to intending lawyers, as well as to those considering a career in politics, the civil service, law enforcement, the social sciences, business and industry, or public-interest advocacy. | |
Contact Information | For further information visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. |
Admission
Note: Enrolment in the Law and Society Major program is limited. 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. The grade in General Studies 300 must be at least "C-" and the grade point average for courses in the major field must also be at least 2.00. The program may not contain more than three full-course equivalents with "D" or "D+" grades 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 Assistant 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 Assistant 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. 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: four full-course equivalents from courses offered by the Faculties of Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. Of the required four full-course equivalents, students must take at least one full-course equivalent in at least two Faculties. Courses counted toward other requirements may also be counted toward the Breadth Requirement. 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. A maximum of four full-course equivalents of the required courses in the program 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. 8. All prerequisites must be met with a "C-" or better. | |
Courses Constituting the Major Field
Required |
General Studies 300, 313, 500 |
Options | Two full-course equivalents to be selected from the following list of which at least one and one-half full-course equivalents must be from List A. Note: Some of the courses listed below have prerequisites and are restricted to Majors in those programs until late in the registration period. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. |
List A Canadian Studies 201, 309, 333, 351, 353, 355, 361, 417, 419, 439 Communications Studies 361 Development Studies 375 East Asian Studies 317 General Studies 201, 401, 407, 413 Latin American Studies 203 Law and Society 335, 337, 401, 501 Museum and Heritage Studies 331 Science, Technology and Society 325, 341, 343 South Asian Studies 315 Women's Studies 303, 307. 311, 321, 331, 339 List B Business and Environment 395 Economics 345 Philosophy 313, 319, 329, 347, 453, 525 |
Science, Technology and Society STAS
Introduction
The Science, Technology and Society program is designed to provide the student with an integrated understanding of the ways in which science and technology interact with the culture of any society, both as part of that culture and also as a force for change. This program will be useful for students seeking careers in policy analysis and strategic planning in the private and government sectors (eg. economic development, health, energy, natural resources, post-secondary education), and provides a foundation for further professional or graduate degrees. Science, Technology and Society also provides an excellent opportunity for construction of a defined interdisciplinary component that may be of special interest to students in other programs such as science, engineering, business and several social science disciplines. The Director is available to discuss specific student interests. A common cluster might include history of science, Science, Technology and Society 325 or 327 and (for students with strong science, engineering or business backgrounds) Science, Technology and Society 591. | |
Contact Information | For further information visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty 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. The grade in General Studies 300 must be at least "C-" and the grade point average for courses in the major field must also be at least 2.00. The program may not contain more than three full-course equivalents with "D" or "D+" grades 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 and one-half full-course equivalents taken from the lists of courses constituting the Major Field. The topic selected under the Major Field will determine whether the BA or the BSc degree is awarded. Students completing the BSc in Science, Technology and Society must include a minimum of seven full-course equivalents in Science and/or Area III Social Sciences courses within their total program. 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 Assistant 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 Assistant 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. 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: four full-course equivalents from courses offered by the Faculties of Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. Of the required four full-course equivalents, students must take at least one full-course equivalent in at least two Faculties. Courses counted toward other requirements may also be counted toward the Breadth Requirement. 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. A maximum of four full-course equivalents of the required courses in the program 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. 8. All prerequisites must be met with a "C-" or better. |
Courses Constituting the Major Field
Required | 1. Six full-course equivalents as follows. Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. Philosophy 367 Science, Technology and Society 325, 327, 341, 343, 591 2. An approved 400-level half course in any area of science, technology or Area III Social Sciences. Consult the Program Co-ordinator. |
Options | Two full-course equivalents from the following list: |
Biology 307 Communications Studies 201 General Studies 301, 407 (The topic for GNST 301 must be approved by the Program Director or Assistant Dean, Student Affairs.) Geography 321 Greek and Roman Studies 321 Science, Technology and Society 201, 401, 407 Courses from the Faculty of Science approved by the Program Director |
Women's Studies WMST
Introduction
The Women's Studies Major program is designed to provide students with knowledge of the rapidly developing disciplinary and interdisciplinary literature in the field, while providing them with an understanding of the reasons for the development of a feminist scholarship. From its activist and academic perspective, the program will help prepare students for careers in government, social work, and business, while also providing them with a mode of analysis applicable to related fields, and to their own lives. | |
Contact Information | For further information visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty 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. The grade in General Studies 300 must be at least "C-" and the grade point average for courses in the major field must also be at least 2.00. The program may not contain more than three full-course equivalents with "D" or "D+" grades 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 Assistant 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 Assistant 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. 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: four full-course equivalents from courses offered by the Faculties of Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. Of the required four full-course equivalents, students must take at least one full-course equivalent in at least two Faculties. Courses counted toward other requirements may also be counted toward the Breadth Requirement. 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. A maximum of four full-course equivalents of the required courses in the program 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. 8. All prerequisites must be met with a "C-" or better. |
Courses Constituting the Major Field
Required |
General Studies 300, 313, 500 Note: Students entering the program in their third or fourth year of study may apply to have the Women's Studies 201 requirement waived. For further information, contact the Assistant Dean (Student Affairs). |
Options | Two and one-half full-course equivalents to be selected from the following list. Note: Some of the courses listed below have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. |
Any decimalized topics course, the central topic of which is women. Archaeology 503 Canadian Studies 361 Development Studies 375 English 318, 387 (when the topic is "Literature and Women"), 389 (when the topic is women) Film 307 General Studies 407 Greek and Roman Studies 315 History 343, 423, 533 Law and Society 335 Philosophy 337 Political Science 551 Religious Studies 325, 381, 479 Social Work 317 Urban Studies 311 |
Multidisciplinary Degree Programs
BA and BSc in Communication and Culture
(Formerly BA and BSc in General Studies - Pending final approval)
Introduction
These twenty course general degrees are designed to accommodate students who (a) do not want any of the traditional majors or (b) want to design their own degree programs with a particular focus. The general degrees require students to include a minor within their program for a sense of cohort and intellectual focus. Both the BA and the BSc allow for significant flexible design of students' unique programs. | |
Contact Information | For further information visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. |
Admission
New applicants should refer to "Admission Requirements" in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for regulations regarding University admission requirements. Students wishing to enroll in the BA or BSc in Communication and Culture must meet the following admission requirements: 1. Satisfactory matriculation or Adult Student standing as outlined in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar. Students completing the BSc in Communication and Culture must present English Language Arts 30-1 and one of Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 31 or Applied Mathematics 30. Students completing the BA in Communication and Culture must present English Language Arts 30-1 and one of Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 31 or Applied Mathematics 30 or a language other than English at the 30 level. 2. Transfer students seeking admission should refer to "Admission Requirements" in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar. Note: The BA or BSc in Communication and Culture may not subsequently be completed as a second baccalaureate degree program by students who have completed any of the following programs: (a) Bachelor of Communication and Culture degree or equivalent (b) BA or BSc (Major) program (c) BA or BSc in Communication and Culture |
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 three full-course equivalent "D" or "D+" grades will be counted in the 20 courses. The program must include the following components: 1. Successful completion of one half course in English literature or other literature, including Comparative Literature, and one half course chosen from Communications Studies 361, 363, 365 or Science 311. 2. Successful completion of a Minor Field consisting of a minimum of five and a maximum of six full-course equivalents. Students are warned that they may find it very difficult to complete minors which require limited enrolment courses. 3. For the BSc degree, a majority of the required 20 full-course equivalents, 10 and one-half full-course equivalents or more, must be Science, Area III Social Sciences and Engineering courses. For the BA degree, a majority of the required 20 full-course equivalents must be other than Science, Area III Social Sciences or Engineering courses. 4. At least 13 full-course equivalents with a minimum grade point average of 2.00 must be from the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Humanities, Science and Social Sciences. 5. General Studies 300 and at least three full-course equivalents from outside the Faculty of Communication and Culture. The grade in General Studies 300 must be at least "C-." 6. Intercultural Requirement. Students may fulfill this requirement in one of four ways: (a) Certificate of fluency in another language. Please consult with the Assistant 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 Assistant 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. 7. Breadth Requirement: four full-course equivalents from courses offered by the Faculties of Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. Of the required four full-course equivalents, students must take at least one full-course equivalent in at least two Faculties. Courses counted toward other requirements may also be counted toward the Breadth Requirement. 8. 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. 9. Not more than six full-course equivalents may be from any one Department or from any group of courses that would fulfill a Major. 10. A maximum of eight of the required 20 full-course equivalents may be at the junior level. 11. A maximum of ten of the required 20 full-course equivalents may be transferred from other institutions. A maximum of four full-course equivalents of the required courses in the program may be transferred from other institutions. 12. A maximum of one full-course equivalent physical activity course (Dance Education Activity/Theory and Physical Education Activity/Theory) may be credited towards the degree. 13. All prerequisites must be met with a "C-" or better. |
Bachelor of Communication and Culture (BCC)
(Formerly Bachelor of General Studies - Pending final approval)
Introduction
This fifteen course general degree is designed to accommodate students who (a) do not want any of the traditional majors, (b) want to design their own degree program with a particular focus, and (c) see this as a means of completing requirements to other degrees (in architecture, education etc.). This general degree requires students to include a minor program within the degree for a sense of cohort and intellectual focus. The Bachelor of Communication and Culture degree allows for significant, flexible designing of students' unique programs. | |
Contact Information | For further information visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. |
Admission
New applicants should refer to "Admission Requirements" in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for regulations regarding University admission requirements. Senior Matriculation or Adult Student Admission Students wishing to enroll in the Bachelor of Communication and Culture degree must present 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, Mathematics 31, Applied Mathematics 30 or a language other than English at the 30 level are compulsory. Transfer Student Admission (a) Completion of the requirements outlined above for matriculated or Adult Student admission. (b) Admission to the Bachelor of Communication and Culture degree for applicants with previous post-secondary study shall be determined on the basis of the grade point average calculated over the most recent course work to a maximum of five full-course equivalents (University of Calgary courses and/or transferable courses taken at other institutions). All grades within a session will be included except where the number of courses taken within a session exceeds that required to fulfill (to a maximum of) five full-course equivalents, in which case the highest grades will be used. Where appropriate, completion of particular courses and other admission criteria may be specified for admission purposes. Note: The Bachelor of Communication and Culture degree program is only available as a first baccalaureate degree program. |
Requirements
The Faculty requires that students complete an approved program equivalent to 15 full courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.00. The grade in General Studies 300 must be at least "C-." Not more than two full-course equivalent "D" or "D+" grades will be counted in the 15 courses. The program must include the following components: 1. Successful completion of one half course in English literature or other literature, including Comparative Literature, and one half course chosen from Communications Studies 361, 363, 365 or Science 311. 2. Successful completion of an approved Minor Field consisting of a minimum of five and a maximum of six full-course equivalents Students are warned that they may find it very difficult to complete minors which require limited enrolment courses. 3. At least nine full-course equivalents with a minimum grade point average of 2.00 must be from the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Humanities, Science and Social Sciences. 4. General Studies 300 (This course must be taken from the University of Calgary). 5. Breadth Requirement: four full-course equivalents from courses offered by the Faculties of Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. Of the required four full-course equivalents, students must take at least one full-course equivalent in at least two Faculties. Courses counted toward other requirements may also be counted toward the Breadth Requirement. 6. 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 Assistant 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 Assistant 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. 7. 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. 8. Not more than six full-course equivalents may be from any one Department or from any group of courses that would fulfill a Major. 9. A maximum of seven of the required 15 full-course equivalents may be at the junior level. 10. A maximum of seven and a half full-course equivalents of the required 15 full-course equivalents may be transferred from other institutions. The required course General Studies 300 must be taken from the University of Calgary. 11. A maximum of one full-course equivalent physical activity course (Dance Education Activity/Theory and Physical Education Activity/Theory) may be credited towards the degree. 12. All prerequisites must be met with a "C-" or better. |
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 Assistant 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 Assistant 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 following lists for students in the BA and BSc programs and one full-course equivalent for students in the BCS and BCC. Courses are grouped in thematic areas for interest's sake only. Students are free to choose from several areas. Courses counting towards the Major Field may not also be used to satisfy Intercultural Requirements. Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. |
Intercultural Course List
Africa
English 387.41 Geography 377, Religious Studies 339 |
Asia
East Asia | East Asia 300 East Asian Studies 317, 319, 321 History 209, 315, 317, 389, 405, 407, 503 Japanese 309, 311, 313, 317, 341, 461 |
South Asia | Art History 323 Religious Studies 451 South Asian Studies 315 |
Central and Eastern Europe
Central and East European Studies 313 Geography 397.02 |
Latin America
Archaeology 341, 343, 345, 347, 351, 353, 355, 357, 511, 553 Geography 371 History 207, 365, 367, 391, 467, 469, 471, 487, 499, 553, 565, 569 |
Middle East
Archaeology 325 Political Science 369, 469, 479, 569 Religious Studies 277, 279, 315, 353, 369, 401, 403, 469, 473, 477 |
Native North America
Anthropology 213, 335, 337, 355, 419 Canadian Studies 309, 311, 313, 315, 351, 417 , 419 Development Studies 401, History 211, 345, 439.01, 439.02, 447, 529 Indigenous Studies 201, 303, 305, 315, 317, 311, 343, 397 Sociology 307 |
Language and Culture
All courses labelled: Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Latin, Japanese, Native Languages, Russian, Slavic, Spanish |
World Culture
Archaeology 531 Economics 491 English 513 Film 301 Indigenous Studies 341, 399, 407 Political Science 279, 283, 363, 579 Sociology 375 |
Collaborative Degree Programs
BA East Asia
This is an interdisciplinary Major program offered within the Asian Studies program by the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Humanities and Social Sciences. Students may obtain information about the program from the Coordinator of the Asian Studies program or the Assistant/Associate Dean of one of the three Faculties (Communication and Culture, Humanities or Social Sciences). Program details are listed in the Collaborative Programs section of this Calendar. |
BA Latin American Studies
This is an interdisciplinary program offered by the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Humanities and Social Sciences. Students may obtain information about the program from the Director of the Latin American Studies program or from the Assistant/Associate Dean of one of the three Faculties (Communication and Culture, Humanities, Social Sciences). Program details are listed in the Collaborative Programs section of this Calendar. |
Minor Programs
Introduction
Twelve Interdisciplinary Minor programs are available. These are in African Studies; Architectural Studies; Canadian Studies; Communications Studies; Development Studies; East Asian Studies; Film Studies, Latin American Studies; Law and Society; Museum and Heritage Studies; Science, Technology and Society; and Women's Studies. Each of these programs has the status of a Minor Field of study for students registered in a degree program in the Faculty of Communication and Culture or in a Faculty such as Humanities, Science or Social Sciences in either a Major or Honours program. |
Regulations
Regulations Common To All Minor Programs | 1. Successful completion of five full-course equivalents as designated for the individual Minor program. 2. No course taken to fulfill Major Field requirements may also be used in fulfillment of Minor Field requirements, unless the course is required for both. If there is an overlap, an appropriate course from the Options list may be substituted with the approval of the Assistant Dean (Student Affairs). 3. Some of the courses listed in the Minor programs have prerequisites. Students should note that it is their responsibility to ensure that they have completed the prerequisites for any courses that they wish to take in the Minor program. Prerequisites do not count toward fulfillment of requirements for the Minor. Since courses are not always available every year, students should plan their programs on more than a single year basis. 4. Students interested in taking any of the Minor programs listed below may contact the Assistant Dean (Student Affairs) for additional information. |
Requirements
African Studies
Contact Information | For information on African Studies visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. |
Program Requirements | 1. Two full-course equivalents as follows: and two of the following: History 401 Political Science 371 |
2. At least two full-course equivalents from the following list: The course listed in 1. above not taken as one of the required courses. African Studies 400 Anthropology 505.40 Archaeology 395, 399, 531 (when the topic is Africa) English 513 (when the subject matter is African Literature) Film 301 (when the subject matter is African cinema) French 549 Geography 377, Political Science 471 | |
3. At least one full-course equivalent from the following list: Archaeology 307 Greek and Roman Studies 345, 347 Religious Studies 353 *Economics 337 *Sociology 487 | |
*These courses will be accepted for the Minor program only when the course is significantly African. Approval must be obtained from the Assistant Dean (Student Affairs). | |
Other Requirements | In addition to the courses mentioned above, students should realize that competence in a language (other than English) appropriate to the study of Africa is highly desirable. No more than two full-course equivalents may be taken from any one department in fulfillment of the African Studies Minor program requirement. |
Architectural Studies
Introduction | Admission to the Minor is competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Completion of the Architectural Studies Minor Field does not guarantee admission to the Master of Architecture or other degree programs in the Faculty of Environmental Design. |
Contact Information | For further information visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. |
Admission
Successful completion of a minimum of four or more full-course equivalents. Admission to the Minor Field will be granted in the Fall Session only. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 is required for consideration for admission. The grade point average for admission purposes will be calculated over the most recent course work to a maximum of five full-course equivalents (University of Calgary courses and/or transferable courses taken at other institutions). All grades within a session will be included except where the number of courses taken within a session exceeds that required to fulfill (to a maximum of) five full-course equivalents, in which case the highest grades will be used. Spring and Summer Sessions courses taken after May 1 will not count towards determining admissibility. | |
Note: Students whose registration has been inactive for two years after admission to the Minor will be required to reapply for admission and compete for the available places with other applicants. |
Program Requirements
The following courses are recommended to be taken prior to entry to the Architectural Studies courses: One of: | |
Required | Five full-course equivalents made up of the following required courses: Architectural Studies 443, 444, 449, 451, 453, 455, 461 And two of the following architectural history courses: Architectural Studies 457.01, 457.02 Art History 425 OR an architectural history course approved by the co-ordinator of the Architectural Studies Minor program. (Note: Art History 201 and 203 are prerequisites to Art History 425.) The following are optional elective courses in Environmental Design, available to students in the Minor: the Somerville Design Charrette Block Course, the Los Angeles Field Trip Block Course, or other approved elective. Note: The Faculty prefers that students take the nine courses labelled Architectural Studies in the final year of undergraduate studies. If necessary, students may spread the courses over a two-year period. In this case, Architectural Studies 443, 451 and 455 must be taken in the Fall Session of the final year and Architectural Studies 444, 453 and 461 must be taken in the Winter Session of the final year of undergraduate studies. The remaining three half courses for the minor must be spread out over the final two years. Students unable to follow this pattern will be required to reapply for admission to the Minor Field. |
Canadian Studies
Program Requirements | 2. Two full-course equivalents of Canadian Studies courses other than those listed in 1 above. |
3. Two full-course equivalents from the Group 3 Options list in the Canadian Studies Major program. |
Central and East European Studies
The Central and East European Studies Minor program has been suspended indefinitely. No new admissions will be permitted. | |
Communications Studies
Students are advised that there is limited enrolment in the required courses for the Communications Studies Minor. Continuing students in the Faculty of Communication and Culture whose Major program requires these courses will receive registration priority for these courses until a University determined date. | |
Contact Information | For information on Communication Studies visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. |
Program Requirements | 1. One and one-half full-course equivalents made up of the following required courses: |
2. Three and one-half full-course equivalents selected from one of the following areas of interest. | |
A. Media Studies One and one-half full-course equivalents made up from the following required courses: | |
Two full-course equivalents made up from the following options: Any special topics course related to Media with permission of the Assistant Dean (Student Affairs). Communications Studies 403, 537, 567 *Film 301, 305, 307, 321, 323, 331, 333, 403 Fine Arts 507 French 343 German 357 Music History and Literature 281, 309 Philosophy 333 Spanish 471 Urban Studies 313 Women's Studies 339 *No more than one and one-half full-course equivalents from Film courses may be counted toward the Media Studies concentration. | |
B. Applied Communications One and one-half full-course equivalents made up from the following list of courses: | |
Two full-course equivalents made up from the following options: A maximum of one full-course equivalent in English Literature or Comparative Literature. *Chinese 229 or 301/303 or 311/313 Communications Studies 365, 405, or any additional course from the required list Dance Education 481 Development Studies 485 Drama 371 *Italian 301 Linguistics 201, 203, 5309, 321, 381, 477 Museum and Heritage Studies 303 *Russian 303 University 400 *Students may use no more than one full-course equivalent in a language other than English to fulfill the Applied Communications option requirement. |
Development Studies
Contact Information | For information on Development Studies visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. |
Program Requirements | Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. |
Required: | Two and one-half full-course equivalents as follows: |
Options: | Two and one-half full-course equivalents from the following list: Biology 307 Botany 309 Canadian Studies 309, 313, 351, 353, 361, Development Studies 401, 407, 485 Economics 377 History 457 Indigenous Studies 201, 303, 317, 311, , 341, 397, 399, 407 Museum and Heritage Studies 409 Philosophy 349 Political Science 359 Science, Technology and Society 325 |
East Asian Studies
Contact Information | For information on East Asian Studies visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. |
Program Requirements | Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. 1. East Asian Studies 317 |
2. At least two and one-half full-course equivalents from the following: Anthropology 323, 327, 427,] Art History 325, 365 History 209, 315, 317, 389, 405, 407, 503 | |
3. At least two full-course equivalents from the following: Religious Studies 313, 323, 327, 329, 453 Any courses in Chinese, Japanese or Tibetan languages |
Film Studies
ContactInformationProgramRequirementsRequired: Options: | For information on Film Studies visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. A total of four full-course equivalents as follows: Two and one-half full-course equivalent Film courses. A minimum of one full-course equivalent must be at the 400 or 500 level. A total of one full-course equivalent to be chosen from other FILM designated courses and/or: Canadian Studies 331, 341, 421 Communication Studies 367, 567 Fine Arts 507 French 343 German 357 Spanish 471 Urban Studies 313 |
Latin American Studies
Contact Information | For information on Latin American Studies visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. |
Program Requirements | |
2. Three and one-half full-course equivalents from the following course list. Note that some courses have prerequisites or require consent of the Department. Archaeology 341, 343, 345, 347, 351, 353, 355, 357, 503, 511, 553 History 207, 365, 367, 391, 467, 469, 471, 487, 499, 553, 565, 569 Latin American Studies 301, 303, 501 Political Science 391, 473, 579 Spanish 421 OR 423, 441*, 471*, 473*, 475*, 499*, 555, 571*, 599* | |
*These courses will be accepted for the Minor program only when the content is primarily Latin American. Approval must be obtained from the Program Coordinator. | |
In addition to the courses mentioned above, students should realize that competence in either Spanish or Portuguese, or both these languages, is highly desirable particularly if they intend to embark on field work in Latin America. | |
Major Program | Those wishing to follow this subject whose Major Field of study is Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography, History or Spanish should consult the Department concerning appropriate courses for their Minor Field. Those students whose Major Field of study is offered by Departments other than those named above should consult the Program Director. |
Law and Society
Contact Information | For information on Law and Society visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. |
Program Requirements | 1. Law and Society 201 |
2. One and one-half full-course equivalents from the following: Law and Society 203, 335, 337, 401 3. At least three full-course equivalents from the following list. No more than one full-course equivalent may be taken from the course offerings of any one program: Canadian Studies 201, 309, 333, 351, 353, 355, 361, 417, 419, 439 Communications Studies 361 Development Studies 375 East Asian Studies 317 Latin American Studies 203 Law and Society 203, 335, 337, 401, 501 Museum and Heritage Studies 331 Science, Technology and Society 325, 341, 343 South Asian Studies 315 |
Museum and Heritage Studies
Contact Information | For information on Museum and Heritage Studies visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. |
Program Requirements | Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. 1. Two full-course equivalents as follows: |
2. Three full-course equivalents from the following courses: African Studies 301 Archaeology 201, 303, 306, 307, 415, 417, 419
Art 205 and any 300, 400, or 500 level Art course. (Among the 300, 400 and 500 level courses, Art 307 may be particularly relevant for the Museum and Heritage Studies Minor.) Biology 307 Canadian Studies 313, 337, 351, 417, 427, 433, 439, 451 Communications Studies 365, 367, 381, 483, 567 East Asian Studies 317 General Studies 300, 313 (Note: Students taking degrees in the Faculty of Communication and Culture may not count General Studies 300 or 313 as part of their Minor requirements.) Geology 201, 203, 209 (Credit will not be given for both Geology 201 and 209.) Greek and Roman Studies 321, 325, 327, 445, 447 History 331, 333, 337, 347, 353, 357, 377, 433, 437, 449, 451, 477.01 and 477.02 Latin American Studies 201, 203 Marketing 341 Museum and Heritage Studies 303, 401, 409 Philosophy 333 Political Science 357 Religious Studies 205 Science, Technology and Society 325, 327 South Asian Studies 315 Tourism Management 409 |
Science, Technology and Society
Contact Information | For information on Science, Technology and Society visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. |
Program Requirements | 1. Two full-course equivalents made up of the following required courses: History 477.02 Philosophy 367 |
2. One and one-half full-course equivalents from the following list: History 477.01 Science, Technology and Society 325 or 327 if not taken from list 1 above | |
3. One and one-half full-course equivalents chosen from the Options list for the Major Program. |
Women's Studies
Contact Information | For information on Women's Studies visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, (403) 220-6343. Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. |
Program Requirements | 1. Two and one-half full-course equivalents, made up of the following required courses: Women's Studies 201, 303, 307, 311, 405 Note: Students entering the program in their third or fourth year of study may apply to have the Women's Studies 201 requirement waived. For further information, contact the Assistant Dean (Student Affairs). |
2. At least two and one-half full-course equivalents to be taken from the following list: Any decimalized special topics course, the central topic of which is women. Archaeology 503 Canadian Studies 361 Development Studies 375 English 318, 387 (when the topic is "Literature and Women"), 389 (when the topic is women) Film 307 General Studies 313 Greek and Roman Studies 315 Law and Society 335 Philosophy 337 Political Science 551
Religious Studies 325, 381, 479 | |
No more than two full-course equivalents from List 2 may be taken from any one department in fulfillment of the Women's Studies Minor program requirement, except when they are labelled Women's Studies. |