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Communication Minor
This minor explores, analyzes, and cricially evaluates some of the diverse dimensions of communication, including media and culture; technology and society; political economy and policy.
This program, along with another minor or extended minor in a relevant department, may be completed as part of a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, or Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology BA degree.
間眅埶AV Requirements
間眅埶AV is subject to enrolment limitations. Applicants will have a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or transfer grade point average (GPA) upon compleltion of the lower division requirements. A mininum 2.25 CGPA is required to remain in good standing in the program.
Program Requirements
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete, with a grade of C- or better, both of
An introduction to selected theories about human communication. This course is required for a major, honours or minor in communication. Breadth-Social Sciences.
An introduction to the forms, theories and institutions of communication as they relate to broader social change, with a focus on the political, economic and regulatory shifts characterizing Canadian and transnational media systems. This course is required for a major, honours or minor in communication.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete at least four upper division CMNS courses (and the lower division prerequisites, if any). Directed study and field placement courses may not be used to meet this requirement.
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