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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.

¶¡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) and 2.00 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) upon completion of the lower division requirements.

Continuance Requirements

A minimum 2.25 CMNS GPA and 2.00 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

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 Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Daniel Ahadi
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Gary McCarron
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Vancouver
J101 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
J102 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
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 Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Distance Education
Svitlana Matviyenko
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E105 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E106 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E112 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E113 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E114 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E115 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E116 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E117 Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete at least four upper division CMNS courses (minimum 16 units) (and the lower division prerequisites). Directed study and field placement courses may not be used to meet this requirement.

Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit for School of Communication

At least two (2) upper division CMNS courses (minimum 8 units) must be taken at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV.