Communication Minor
This minor explores, analyzes, and critically 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.
¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Requirements
¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is based on a grade point average of Communication courses (CMNS GPA).
Applicants will have a minimum 2.50 Communication grade point average (CMNS GPA) or transfer grade point average (GPA) upon completion of the lower division requirements.
A minimum 2.25 CMNS GPA 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.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance Education | |||
|
Daniel Ahadi |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D105 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D106 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D107 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D108 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D109 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D110 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D111 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D112 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D113 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D114 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D115 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D116 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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 | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance Education | |||
|
Svitlana Matviyenko |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D105 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D106 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D107 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D110 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D111 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D112 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D113 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D114 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete at least four upper division CMNS courses (and the lower division prerequisites). At least two (2) of these courses (minimum 8 units) must be taken at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV. Directed study and field placement courses may not be used to meet this requirement.