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  Joint Honours BA in Communication and Sociology

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          Communication

          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.

          Learn more about the Communication program

          Sociology

          Sociology involves the study of societies, specifically their institutions, cultures, and transformations. Sociologists seek to uncover the processes, rules, and norms that govern social relations. They seek to understand issues such as the origins and consequences of social inequalities and collective behaviours. In our programs, students have the opportunity to apply theoretical approaches to real-world cases and learn how to use research tools such as interviewing, discourse analysis, surveys, and statistical analyses. The connection between theory and research enables students to understand a range of contemporary social issues, such as poverty, ethnic relations, deviance, gender relations, international development, power, and technology.

          This program is offered in English and in French.

          Learn more about the Sociology program

        Co-operative education is available with this program.

        The French immersion stream is available with this program.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 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  
          Methodology (15 course units)                                                                                              
          SOC 3315                                                          Qualitative Analysis                                       3 Units
          SOC 3316                                                          Statistical Analysis in Sociology                          3 Units
          3 course units from:                                              3 Units                                                  
            CMN 2101                                                        Research Methods in Communication                                 
            SOC 1301                                                        Building Sociological Reasoning                                   
          3 course units from:                                              3 Units                                                  
            CMN 3102                                                        Quantitative Methods                                              
            SOC 2316                                                        Survey Design and Quantitative Data Acquisition                   
          3 course units from:                                              3 Units                                                  
            CMN 3103                                                        Qualitative Methods                                               
            SOC 2315                                                        Introduction to Qualitative Methodology                           
          Communication (39 course units)                                                                                            
          Compulsory courses                                                                                                         
          CMN 1148                                                          Introduction to Organizational Communication               3 Units
          CMN 1160                                                          Introduction to Media Studies                              3 Units
          CMN 2148                                                          Organizational Communication                               3 Units
          CMN 2160                                                          Theories of the Media                                      3 Units
          CMN 3105                                                          Media Ethics                                               3 Units
          CMN 3109                                                          Advanced Theories of Communication                         3 Units
          CMN 3130                                                          Communication Planning                                     3 Units
          Optional courses                                                                                                           
          3 course units from:                                              3 Units                                                  
            CMN 4105                                                        Ethics and Information Society                                    
            CMN 4148                                                        Communication in Governmental Organizations                       
            CMN 4168                                                        Communication and International Development                       
            CMN 4185                                                        Political Economy of the Media                                    
          6 optional course units in communication (CMN)                    6 Units                                                  
          9 optional course units in communication (CMN) at the 4000 level  9 Units                                                  
          Sociology (33 course units)                                                                                                
          Compulsory courses - Theory                                                                                                
          SOC 1104                                                          Sociology: Big Questions                                   3 Units
          SOC 2117                                                          Sociological Theory: From 19th Century to First World War  3 Units
          SOC 2118                                                          Sociological Theory: Mid-20th Century                      3 Units
          SOC 4119                                                          Theorizing in Sociology                                    3 Units
          Optional courses                                                                                                           
          3 course units from :                                             3 Units                                                  
            SOC 3120                                                        Sociological Theory: Power and Inequalities                       
            SOC 3121                                                        Sociological Theory: Meaning and Subjectivity                     
            SOC 3122                                                        Sociological Theory: Reproduction and Changes                     
          6 optional course units in sociology (SOC) at level 2000          6 Units                                                  
          3 optional course units in sociology (SOC) at level 3000          3 Units                                                  
          9 optional course units in sociology (SOC) at level 4000          9 Units                                                  
          Total:                                                            87 Units                                                 
          
          Course List
            Code                      Title     Units
            Elective Courses 2                
            21 elective course units  21 Units
            Total:                    21 Units
            

            Note(s)

            1

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

            2

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

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