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Spring 2023 Calendar / Communication Minor

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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.

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) 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, all 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
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Online
CMNS 120W - Creativity and Communication Across Media (3)

Introduces students to the creative practice of multimodal writing and content creation for communication and media studies. Topics may include: creativity and idea generation; media literacy in digital environments; writing conventions for various platforms and genres; analytical writing and scholarly argumentation; audio-visual production for popular audiences. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E106 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E109 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E110 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E111 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E112 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E113 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 1:30–2:20 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
Byron Hauck
 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Online

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 three (3) upper division CMNS courses (minimum 12 units) must be taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV.

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