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English and Communication Joint Major

Bachelor of Arts

The Joint Major in English and Communication will give students the opportunity to combine the study of literature, rhetoric and writing, and cultural criticism with inquiry into the history, methods, and social significance of communication. The goal of the program is to graduate students who are adept in the analysis of communication and media, versed in literary and print traditions, and proficient in the creative and rhetorical skills of effective communicative practice. The many natural intersections between these disciplines are well-expressed by the diversity of courses offered in both the English and Communication programs.

Students may complete their BA degree in either the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, or in the Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology.

Lower Division English Requirements

Students complete the lower division requirement of the English major program, as follows.

Students complete at least 18 lower-division units, including two of

ENGL 101W - Introduction to Fiction (3) *

Examines selected works of literature in order to develop a critical awareness of literary techniques and contexts in the representation of experience. May include the comparative study of works in related literary and artistic genres, and will pay some attention to literature of the Twentieth century. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: ENGL101. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jon Smith
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 102W - Introduction to Poetry (3) *

Examines selected works of literature in order to develop a critical awareness of literary techniques and contexts in the representation of experience. May include the comparative study of works in related literary and artistic genres, and will pay some attention to literature of the Twentieth century. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: ENGL102. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jon Smith
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 103W - Introduction to Drama (3) *

Examines selected works of literature in order to develop a critical awareness of literary techniques and contexts in the representation of experience. May include the comparative study of works in related literary and artistic genres, and will pay some attention to literature of the Twentieth century. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: ENGL103. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

ENGL 104W - Introduction to Prose Genres (3) *

The literary study of a variety of prose genres, such as the essay, biography, autobiography, travel narrative, and journalistic writing. May include works which challenge the boundary between fiction and non-fiction. The course is intended to develop a critical awareness of literary techniques and contexts in the representation of experience. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: ENGL104. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Theodore Wisniewski
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Sat, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Vancouver
J101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Sat, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Vancouver
ENGL 105W - Introduction to Issues in Literature and Culture (3) *

An introduction to the study of literature within the wider cultural field, with a focus on contemporary issues across genres and media. Students with credit for ENGL 105 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Colette Colligan
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Gavin Paul
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D901 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D902 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D903 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
D904 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D905 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D906 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
ENGL 199W - Introduction to University Writing (3) *

An introduction to reading and writing in the academic disciplines. Prerequisite: 12 units. Students with credit for ENGL 199 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Distance Education
Michele Valiquette
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Michele Valiquette
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
Letitia Henville
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 6:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and one of

ENGL 201 - Medieval Literature (3)

Anglo-Saxon literature and Middle English literature, in translation when necessary. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 204 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

ENGL 203 - Early Modern Literature (3)

A survey of the literature of the period from 1485 to Milton. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 204 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ronda Arab
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D201 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D202 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D203 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and one of

ENGL 205 - Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature (3)

A survey of the literature of the period from 1660 to 1800. May include writing from North America. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Breadth-Humanities. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Diana Solomon
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 206 - Nineteenth Century Literatures in English (3)

The study of nineteenth century North American, British, and/or Post-colonial literatures. May include some writing from North America. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Breadth-Humanities.

and two of

ENGL 201 - Medieval Literature (3) **

Anglo-Saxon literature and Middle English literature, in translation when necessary. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 204 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

ENGL 203 - Early Modern Literature (3) **

A survey of the literature of the period from 1485 to Milton. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 204 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ronda Arab
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D201 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D202 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D203 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 205 - Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature (3) **

A survey of the literature of the period from 1660 to 1800. May include writing from North America. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Breadth-Humanities. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Diana Solomon
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 206 - Nineteenth Century Literatures in English (3) **

The study of nineteenth century North American, British, and/or Post-colonial literatures. May include some writing from North America. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Breadth-Humanities.

ENGL 207 - Twentieth Century Literatures in English (3) **

The study of twentieth century North American, British, and/or Post-colonial literatures. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Day/Time Location
Distance Education
ENGL 210W - Writing and Critical Thinking (3) **

Advanced practice of writing critical, expository prose in a rhetorical context. Prerequisite: Two 100-division English courses, one of which must be 199/199W or 3 transfer credits in English writing. Students with credit for ENGL 210 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

ENGL 212 - Metrics and Prosody (3) **

A study of different historical methods of measuring poetry in English, with practice in scanning and analyzing poems using different methods of quantitative analysis (e.g. Syllabic, rhythmic, alliterative). Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses. ENGL 102/102W is recommended. Quantitative.

ENGL 214 - History and Principles of Rhetoric (3) **

Introduction to the history and principles of rhetoric, and their application to the creation and analysis of written, visual, and other forms of persuasion. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses.

ENGL 216 - History and Principles of Literary Criticism (3)

The study of selected works in the history of literary criticism, up to and including modern and contemporary movements in criticism. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses.

Students who have completed 18 lower division English transfer units have met the lower division requirements for an English Joint Major and should contact the Department of English advisor.

Students wishing to Joint Major in English and Communication are strongly advised to submit a formal declaration to this effect to the undergraduate advisors (in English and in Communication) upon completing all lower division requirements in both units.

* any one, but not more than one of these courses may be replaced by any three unspecified transfer units in English or in ENGL-Writing.

** any one, but not more than one of these courses may be replaced by any three unspecified 200 division transfer units in English.

Lower Division Communication Requirements

Students complete a total of 24 lower-division units, including both of

CMNS 110 - Introduction to Communication Studies (3)

An introduction to selected theories about human communication. This course is required for a major, honours or minor in communication. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Distance Education
CMNS 130 - Communication and Social Change (3)

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.

Section Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Distance Education

and at least six CMNS 200 division courses, including

CMNS 253W - Introduction to Information Technology: The New Media (3)

An introduction to new communication/information technologies, seen as new media of communication: the technologies, their uses, and the social issues arising from them. Prerequisite: CMNS 110 or 130. Students with credit for CMNS 253 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Distance Education
Mirjam Gollmitzer
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver

at least one of

CMNS 220 - Understanding Television (3)

This course examines television, both as a medium of communication and an element of culture. Prerequisite: CMNS 110 and 130.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Anis Rahman
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Sat, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Vancouver
CMNS 221 - Media and Popular Cultures (3)

Focuses on communication for social change; historical and contemporary perspectives in consumer culture; technology, media and popular culture; media and identity; and communication as public education. Prerequisite: CMNS 110 and 130.

CMNS 223W - Advertising as Social Communication (3)

An interdisciplinary examination of the significance of advertising as a social message system in our consumer society. The course proposes an analytical method for appreciating the changing styles and functions of advertising in the 20th century. Prerequisite: CMNS 110 and 130. Stduents with credit for CMNS 223 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jody Baker
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CMNS 235 - News Media, the Public, and Democracy (3)

Introduces students to the study of the relationship between public communication, information media practices and structures, and democracy. Examines the role of media and communication in existing and emerging democratic contexts, including print and electronic journalism, alternative media, public spheres, and the challenges of constructing and maintaining a democratic media and communication environment in Canadian and global contexts. Prerequisite: CMNS 130.

at least one of

CMNS 230 - The Cultural Industries in Canada: Global Context (3)

What do we mean when we talk about the 'cultural industries' today? This course explores the business structure and economics of the cultural sectors, the regulatory and policy frameworks, and their social and cultural contexts. Students are encouraged to develop, compare and contrast at least two sectors from the audio, print or visual industries. While the primary focus is on the Canadian case, students will be encouraged to look at other countries. Overriding themes explore the following: relationships between public and private sectors; independent and commercial creators; rights of creators versus distributors; specialty and general media; indigenous and global contents. Prerequisite: CMNS 130.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
David Newman
May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Tue, Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Tue, Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Tue, Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Tue, Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
CMNS 240 - The Political Economy of Communication (3)

Examination of the political and economic processes that have generated the policies and structures of mass media, telecommunications and related industries; the relationship between the dichotomies of state and market, citizen and consumer, capitalism and democracy, global and local, and sovereignty and globalization in media industries and policies; overview of influences on State and international policies towards the media. Prerequisite: CMNS 110 and 130.

and at least two of

CMNS 260 - Empirical Communication Research Methods (4)

An introduction to empirical research methods in diverse traditions of communication enquiry. Some methods recognize communication as everyday interactions; others analyze communication as a process; still others blend traditional scientific empiricism with analytical and critical methods derived from the arts and humanities. Topics include: ethics, paradigms, conceptualizing and operationalizing research, sampling, interviews, surveys, unobtrusive observation, content analysis, and the role of statistics in communication research. Prerequisite: CMNS 110 or 130. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Christopher Jeschelnik
May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Tue, Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Tue, Thu, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Wed, Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Wed, Fri, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CMNS 261 - Documentary Research in Communication (3)

Media and communication studies often utilize historical, governmental and corporate records. The course introduces the techniques necessary to analyze the primary source documents. Topics include: ethics; documentary discourse analysis; Canadian and international documentary searches on NGOs, governments, corporations; writing of policy briefs. Prerequisite: CMNS 110 or 130.

Section Day/Time Location
Distance Education
CMNS 262 - Design and Method in Qualitative Communication Research (3)

Examination of a wide range of approaches to research in media and cultural studies, including a discussion of ethical issues. Topics may include: historical methods, field work methods, textual analysis, case studies. Prerequisite: CMNS 110 or 130. Students who have credit for CMNS 286 in Spring 2004 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Daniel Ahadi
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Students wishing to Joint Major in English and Communication are strongly advised to submit a formal declaration to this effect to the undergraduate advisors (in English and in Communication) upon completing all lower division requirements in both units.

Upper Division English Requirements

Students complete a total of 20 upper-division units, including one of

ENGL 300 - Old English (4)

The study of the basics of the Old English language and the reading of several texts of relative simplicity. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

ENGL 304 - Studies in Medieval Literature (4)

Studies of medieval authors, genres or issues, from 500-1500. Texts will be studied in the original language or in translation. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

ENGL 306 - Chaucer (4)

The study of selected works by Geoffrey Chaucer, especially The Canterbury Tales, read in the language in which they were written and situated in the context of Fourteenth century European culture. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

ENGL 310 - Studies in Early Modern Literature Excluding Shakespeare (4)

The study of non-Shakespearean Early Modern Literature. May be defined by genre, theme, or author. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

ENGL 311 - Early Shakespeare (4)

A study of the works of William Shakespeare performed before 1601. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses. Students may take both ENGL 311 and 313 for credit towards the English major. Students with credit for ENGL 312 may not take this course for further credit without permission of the department.

Section Day/Time Location
Distance Education
ENGL 313 - Late Shakespeare (4)

A study of the works of Shakespeare performed after 1600. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses. Students may take both ENGL 311 and 313 for credit towards the English major. Students with credit for ENGL 312 may not take this course for further credit without permission of the department.

ENGL 315 - Studies in Seventeenth Century Non-Dramatic Literature (4)

Selected works of seventeenth-century poetry and/or prose, situated in their cultural context. May include some writing from North America. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 314 may not take this course for further credit.

ENGL 320 - Studies in Eighteenth Century Literature (1660-1800) (4)

The study of selected works of late seventeenth century and eighteenth century literature, with an emphasis on genres other than the novel. May include some writing from outside Britain, and may be organized by various critical issues or approaches. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

ENGL 322 - Studies in the Eighteenth Century British Novel (4)

The study of selected 18th century novels, situated in their cultural context. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 408 may not take this course for further credit.

and one of

ENGL 354 - Studies in Canadian Literature before 1920 (4)

The study of selected works of Canadian literature written before 1920. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

ENGL 357 - Studies in Canadian Literature since 1920 (4)

The study of selected works of Canadian literature written after 1920. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses. Students with credit for ENGL 356 or 358 may not take this course for further credit.

ENGL 359 - Studies in the Literature of British Columbia (4)

The study of selected works of British Columbian literature. Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Alessandra Capperdoni
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 7:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
ENGL 360 - Popular Writing by Indigenous Authors (4)

Examines works of popular fiction by Indigenous authors, and their use of specific genres (e.g. the mystery novel, vampire thriller, sci fi, comic book). Prerequisite: Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses. Students who have taken FNST 322 under this topic, or FNST 360 may not take this course for further credit.

ENGL 453W - Aboriginal Literatures (4)

The intensive study of selected works of aboriginal writers. May be organized by author, genre, or critical approach. Prerequisite: One 300 division English course. Reserved for English honors, major, joint major and minor students. Students with credit for ENGL 453 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

ENGL 455W - Topics in Canadian Literature (4)

Advanced seminar in Canadian literature. May be organized by author, genre, or critical approach. Reserved for English honors, major, joint major and minor students. Writing. Prerequisite: One of ENGL 354, 357, or 359. Students with credit for ENGL 455 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

ENGL 457W - Topics in Asian North American Literature (4)

Investigates topics in Asian-Canadian and/or Asian-American literature. The course may vary according to theoretical, historical or geographical focus. Prerequisite: One 300 division English course. Reserved for English honors, major, joint major and minor students. Writing.

and 12 units of upper division English, four of which must be at the 400 division, excluding directed studies courses (ENGL 441, 442, and 443).

Upper Division Communication Requirements

Students complete a minimum of 24 upper division communication units, including at least one of

CMNS 304W - Communication in Everyday Life (4)

An examination of a range of theories of everyday language focused on specific forms of discursive practice, including gossip, humour, religion, and sarcasm. Prerequisite: 45 units, including one of CMNS 220, 221, 223, 223W, 235. Students with credit for CMNS 304 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Terry Neiman
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Vancouver
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Vancouver
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Vancouver
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Vancouver
D104 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Vancouver
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Vancouver
D106 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Vancouver
CMNS 331 - News Discourse as Political Communication (4)

An examination of journalism and the news media as a set of institutions with important political and ideological roles. The course overviews theoretical perspectives and applies selected theoretical concepts to such topics as: influences on media content, how news generates meaning, ideological aspects of media frames, and the evaluation of journalism's performance in relation to normative expectations of democratic political communication. Prerequisite: CMNS 230 or 235; and 240.

CMNS 332 - Communication and Rhetoric (4)

An examination of rhetoric and persuasion in the context of communication studies. Several classical accounts of persuasion and rhetoric are examined in order to develop a fuller understanding of the promotional ethos of the modern age. How different institutional modes of persuasive discourse have been shaped by a variety of research agendas and underlying theories about human nature is also studied. Prerequisite: 60 units including two of CMNS 220, 221, or 223 (or 223W). Cannot repeat this course for credit if taken as CMNS 286-3 in 2003-4.

and at least one 4-unit CMNS 400 division course.

CMNS Directed Study, Field Placement, and Project Group courses may not be used toward this Joint Major.

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See for university-wide information.

WQB Graduation Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit

Requirement

Units

Notes
W - Writing

6

Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the student’s major subject
Q - Quantitative

6

Q courses may be lower or upper division
B - Breadth

18

Designated Breadth Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division
6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc
6 units Humanities: B-Hum
6 units Sciences: B-Sci

6

Additional Breadth 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements)

Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas.

 

Faculty Requirements

Depending on the student’s choice, either a bachelor of arts from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), or a bachelor of arts from the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology (FCAT) will be awarded. Students must fulfil their chosen faculty’s distinct requirements.

To check your Faculty's overall degree requirements, go here:

Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit

The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 units as upper division work.

Elective Courses

In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.