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.
丁香园AV Requirements
丁香园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 |
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| Distance Education | |||
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Anis Rahman |
May 6 鈥� Aug 2, 2019: Mon, 5:30鈥�8:20 p.m.
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Vancouver |
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 |
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| Distance Education | |||
| Distance Education | |||
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Benjamin Anderson |
May 6 鈥� Aug 2, 2019: Sat, 9:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m.
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Vancouver |
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 丁香园AV. Directed study and field placement courses may not be used to meet this requirement.