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  Honours BA Communication

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          Ours is the communication and information age. Analyzing how information is gathered, produced and distributed today helps us understand the communication processes that drive a variety of settings: social, cultural, political, organizational, economic and legal. In this program, you will develop critical and analytical skills in order to evaluate the nature and impact of technology and media on society, organizations and interpersonal relations. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to the latest developments in the field of communication (communication strategies, digital media, evolution of the media industry, advertising, crisis communications, negotiations, etc.). The Department of Communication offers courses in two main areas: media studies and organizational communication (internal and external communication in public and private organizations, health communication, organizational change, etc.). Combining theory and practice, our programs develop your critical and analytical skills and prepare you either for a professional career or for advanced studies.

          This program is offered in English and in French.

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        Co-operative education is available with this program.

        The French immersion is available with this program.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2019-2020 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                  Title                                                  Units  
        Basic Skills                                                               
        ENG 1100              Workshop in Essay Writing                              3 Units
        3 course units from:  3 Units                                              
          PHI 1101            Reasoning and Critical Thinking                               
          PHI 1301            Philosophy: Ideas and Arguments                               
        3 course units from:  3 Units                                              
          AHL 1100            Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1         
          AHL 1900            Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1         
          ENG 1120            Selected Topics in Literature and Composition                 
        3 course units from:  3 Units                                              
          AHL 1100            Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1         
          AHL 1900            Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1         
          PHI 1102            Moral Reasoning                                               
          PHI 1103            Fundamental Philosophical Questions                           
          PHI 1104            Great Philosophers                                            
          PHI 1302            Philosophy: Themes and Texts                                  
        Total:                12 Units                                             
        
        Course List
          Code                                                                                          Title                                         Units  
          Compulsory Courses                                                                                                                        
          CMN 1148                                                                                      Introduction to Organizational Communication  3 Units
          CMN 1160                                                                                      Introduction to Media Studies                 3 Units
          CMN 2101                                                                                      Research Methods in Communication             3 Units
          CMN 2148                                                                                      Organizational Communication                  3 Units
          CMN 2160                                                                                      Theories of the Media                         3 Units
          CMN 3102                                                                                      Quantitative Methods                          3 Units
          CMN 3103                                                                                      Qualitative Methods                           3 Units
          CMN 3105                                                                                      Media Ethics                                  3 Units
          CMN 3109                                                                                      Advanced Theories of Communication            3 Units
          CMN 3130                                                                                      Communication Planning                        3 Units
          Optional Courses                                                                                                                          
          18 optional course units in communication (CMN) from one of the chosen profiles listed below  18 Units                                    
          6 optional course units in communication (CMN) at the 3000 or 4000 level 2                    6 Units                                     
          6 optional course units in communication (CMN) at the 4000 level                              6 Units                                     
          Total:                                                                                        60 Units                                    
          
          Course List
            Code                      Title     Units
            Elective Courses                  
            48 elective course units  48 Units
            Total:                    48 Units
            

            The electives may be replaced by a combination of a Minor, Microprogram(s), and/or elective units.

            Profile Requirements

            Course List
              Code                                    Title     Units
              Communication Studies Profile                   
              18 course units in communication (CMN)  18 Units
              
              Course List
                Code                                                  Title                                                 Units
                Media and Cultural Industries Profile                                                                     
                18 course units from:                                 18 Units                                            
                  CIN 3101                                            Cinema, Nation and Identity                                
                  CIN 4101                                            Film Analysis                                              
                  CMN 2152                                            Image and Communication                                    
                  CMN 2173                                            Advertising and Society                                    
                  CMN 2180                                            Popular Culture and Communication                          
                  CMN 3104                                            Women and Media                                            
                  CMN 3165                                            Media Industries                                           
                  CMN 4102                                            Identity and Inclusivity in Media and Communication        
                  CMN 4166                                            Audience Research                                          
                Political Communication Profile                                                                           
                18 course units from:                                 18 Units                                            
                  CMN 2168                                            Globalization and Communication                            
                  CMN 3133                                            Political Communication                                    
                  CMN 3144                                            Public Relations                                           
                  CMN 3155                                            Public Opinion                                             
                  CMN 3182                                            Policy Studies                                             
                  CMN 4115                                            Media and Public Broadcasting                              
                  CMN 4148                                            Communication in Governmental Organizations                
                  CMN 4172                                            Media and Social Movements                                 
                  CMN 4185                                            Political Economy of the Media                             
                Communication, Organizations, and Organizing Profile                                                      
                18 course units from:                                 18 Units                                            
                  CMN 2130                                            Interpersonal Communication                                
                  CMN 2132                                            Non-Verbal Communication                                   
                  CMN 2181                                            Intercultural Communication                                
                  CMN 3138                                            Communication in Group Settings                            
                  CMN 3148                                            Organizational Communication Consulting and Training       
                  CMN 4101                                            Storytelling, Narration and Organization                   
                  CMN 4129                                            Communication and Change in Organizations                  
                  CMN 4131                                            Negotiation and Mediation                                  
                  CMN 4168                                            Communication and International Development                
                Strategic Communication and Digital Design Profile                                                        
                18 course units from:                                 18 Units                                            
                  CMN 2135                                            Public Speaking                                            
                  CMN 2158                                            Multimedia I                                               
                  CMN 2167                                            Video I                                                    
                  CMN 2170                                            New Media                                                  
                  CMN 3174                                            Advertising Techniques                                     
                  CMN 4105                                            Ethics and Information Society                             
                  CMN 4132                                            Crisis Communication                                       
                  CMN 4160                                            Digital Social Research                                    
                  CMN 4170                                            Social Uses of New Media                                   
                

                Note(s)

                1 This course has variable topics. Students may take this course twice. 2

                The following courses may count in this requirement: ENG 3170, ENG 3171, FRA 3548, FRA 3549, FRA 3578, SRS 3100, SRS 3113, SRS 3190.

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