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Communication Extended Minor

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. An extended minor consists of the lower division requirements of a major and the upper division requirements of a minor in a subject area.

Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Requirements

Ά‘ΟγΤ°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 the same lower division requirements as for the school’s major program as follows.

Students complete 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
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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
Svitlana Matviyenko
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E101 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E102 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E103 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E104 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E106 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E107 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E108 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E109 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver

and at least six 200 division CMNS courses, including both of

CMNS 201 - 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: 24 units, and CMNS 110 and 130. Students with credit for CMNS 260 may not take CMNS 201 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ahmed Al-Rawi
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CMNS 202 - Design and Method in Qualitative Communication Research (4)

An introduction to interpretive approaches in communication inquiry. Topics include ethics, paradigms, conceptualizing the research process, documentary research, historical methods, discourse or textual analysis, ethnographic research, and performative research. Prerequisite: 24 units, and CMNS 110 and 130. Students with credit for CMNS 262 may not take CMNS 202 for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Thu, 6:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby

The remaining four 200 division CMNS courses must include at least one course from each of the following three areas of concentration.

* completion of this quantitative (Q) course satisfies part of the University's Q requirement.

Media and Culture Concentration 

Explores the history and contexts of media institutions, practices, texts and discourses with particular concern for the way they affect the meaning and experience of culture.

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
Jody Baker
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jennesia Pedri
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E101 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E102 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E103 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E104 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E105 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E106 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E107 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E108 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
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. Students with credit for CMNS 223 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jody Baker
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E101 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E102 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E103 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Vancouver
Jody Baker
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Vancouver
J101 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
J102 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
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.

Political Economy and Policy Concentration

Explores the contested economic, political, and regulatory processes shaping media institutions and communication processes.

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
Sarah Ganter
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 9:30–10:20 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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Enda Brophy
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Vancouver
D101 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Vancouver
D102 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Vancouver
D103 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Vancouver
D104 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Vancouver

Technology and Society Concentration

Analyzes topics within the broader field of communication through a focus on information and communication technologies and the knowledge society from the standpoint of scholarship in science and technology studies.

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
Sun Ha Hong
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete four upper division CMNS courses (and the lower division prerequisites, if any). At least two (2) of these courses (minimum 8 units) must be taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV. Directed study and field placement courses may not be used to meet this requirement.

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 Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements 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.