120 Units
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.
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.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Skills | ||
| ENG 1100 | Workshop in Essay Writing | 3 Units |
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Reasoning and Critical Thinking | ||
| Philosophy: Ideas and Arguments | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1 | ||
| Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1 | ||
| Selected Topics in Literature and Composition | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1 | ||
| Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1 | ||
| Moral Reasoning | ||
| Fundamental Philosophical Questions | ||
| Great Philosophers | ||
| Philosophy: Themes and Texts | ||
| Total: | 12 Units | |
| 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 | |
| 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, Option(s), and/or elective units.
Profile Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Studies Profile | ||
| 18 course units in communication (CMN) | 18 Units | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Media and Cultural Industries Profile | ||
| 18 course units from: | 18 Units | |
| Cinema, Nation and Identity | ||
| Film Analysis | ||
| Image and Communication | ||
| Advertising and Society | ||
| Popular Culture and Communication | ||
| Women and Media | ||
| Media Industries | ||
| Identity and Inclusivity in Media and Communication | ||
| Audience Research | ||
| Political Communication Profile | ||
| 18 course units from: | 18 Units | |
| Globalization and Communication | ||
| Political Communication | ||
| Public Relations | ||
| Public Opinion | ||
| Policy Studies | ||
| Media and Public Broadcasting | ||
| Communication in Governmental Organizations | ||
| Media and Social Movements | ||
| Political Economy of the Media | ||
| Communication, Organizations, and Organizing Profile | ||
| 18 course units from: | 18 Units | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Non-Verbal Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Communication in Group Settings | ||
| Organizational Communication Consulting and Training | ||
| Storytelling, Narration and Organization | ||
| Communication and Change in Organizations | ||
| Negotiation and Mediation | ||
| Communication and International Development | ||
| Strategic Communication and Digital Design Profile | ||
| 18 course units from: | 18 Units | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Multimedia I | ||
| Video I | ||
| New Media | ||
| Advertising Techniques | ||
| Ethics and Information Society | ||
| Crisis Communication | ||
| Digital Social Research | ||
| 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.