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Instruction offered by the Department of Communication and Culture in the Faculty of Arts.
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Graduate Courses
Note: Not all courses will be offered each year.
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Communications Studies
601
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Interdisciplinary Approaches to Communications Studies
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An overview of theories, problematics and approaches in the field of communications studies.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
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Communications Studies
603
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Media Studies
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Theories and perspectives in the study of media production, industries, genres, and reception.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
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Communications Studies
605
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Organizational Communication
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An examination of the application of theory and methodology of administrative communication processes in complex organizations.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
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Communications Studies
607
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Socio-Cultural Approaches to Communication
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Theoretical perspectives on communication as a symbolic process that produces and reproduces shared meanings, social practices, and social structures.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
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Communications Studies
609
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Communication Law
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An examination of the operation of Canadian law as it relates to the areas of telecommunications, broadcasting and other media.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
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Communications Studies
613
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Communication Theory
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An examination of the major perspectives in communication theory through a historical analysis of classic works and an overview of contemporary approaches and applications.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
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Communications Studies
615
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Research Methods
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A survey of research methods appropriate to the study of communication and culture.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
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Communications Studies
619
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Communication and Cultural Industries
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An analysis of the governmental and social contexts which inform the current development of telecommunications, communications, cultural industries and new media in Canada.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
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Communications Studies
623
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Social Contexts of Technology
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Theoretical perspectives for understanding central debates in the study of science and technology in their social, political, cultural, and communication contexts.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
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Communications Studies
627
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Media and Politics
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An examination of political communication in traditional and new media, focusing on the interrelationships of media, political thought, and behaviour.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
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Communications Studies
629
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Communication Management
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An examination of communication management in business organizations. Looks at topics such as marketing, public relations and advertising in the context of rapidly changing business environments.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
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Communications Studies
641
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Intercultural and International Communication
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An examination of cultural/communication issues and practices in Canadian and international contexts. Examines the role of media systems in processes of culture, development and identity formation.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
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Communications Studies
703
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Selected Topics in Media and Film Studies
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Topics will vary based on current research and faculty expertise.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Communications Studies
705
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Selected Topics in Social Contexts of Science and Technology
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Topics will vary based on current research and faculty expertise.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Communications Studies
707
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Selected topics in Socio-Cultural Approaches to Communication
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Topics will vary based on current research and faculty expertise.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Communications Studies
711
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Directed Studies
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A research project under the direction of a faculty member.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Notes:
May be repeated for credit once.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Communications Studies
713
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PhD Theory Seminar
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A theory seminar than enables PhD students to focus their research interests and to explore theories that are relevant to their areas of specialization.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Notes:
Open only to PhD students in Communications Studies and Culture and Society.
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Communications Studies
717
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Selected Topics in Communication
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A variety of communication topics based on faculty expertise.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Communications Studies
790
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Master's Project
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A full year course required of all MCS students. Students develop a major research project under the supervision of a faculty member, on the basis of their particular interest.
Course Hours:
F(0-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
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Courses of Instruction