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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.
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) 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
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 |
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Jennesia Pedri |
May 12 鈥� Aug 8, 2025: Tue, 2:30鈥�4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D101 |
May 12 鈥� Aug 8, 2025: Wed, 8:30鈥�9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D102 |
May 12 鈥� Aug 8, 2025: Wed, 9:30鈥�10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D103 |
May 12 鈥� Aug 8, 2025: Wed, 10:30鈥�11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D104 |
May 12 鈥� Aug 8, 2025: Wed, 12:30鈥�1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D105 |
May 12 鈥� Aug 8, 2025: Wed, 1:30鈥�2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D106 |
May 12 鈥� Aug 8, 2025: Wed, 2:30鈥�3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D107 |
May 12 鈥� Aug 8, 2025: Wed, 4:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D108 |
May 12 鈥� Aug 8, 2025: Wed, 5:30鈥�6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D109 |
May 12 鈥� Aug 8, 2025: Wed, 6:30鈥�7:20 p.m.
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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 |
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Darren Fleet |
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 丁香园AV.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to 丁香园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 丁香园AV within the student's major subject; two courses (minimum three units each) |
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| Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division; two courses (total six units or more) | |
| B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth |
Must be outside the student's major subject, and may be lower or upper division: Two courses (total six units or more) Social Sciences: B-Soc |
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6 |
Additional Breadth |
Two courses (total six units or more) 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. |
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