University of Calgary : Communications Studies COMS

Communications Studies COMS

COMS 601 603 605 607 609 613 615 619 623 625 627 629 641 703 705 707 711 713 717 790

Instruction offered by the Department of Communication and Culture in the Faculty of Arts.

Graduate Courses

Note: Not all courses will be offered each year.

Communications Studies 601

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Communications Studies

An overview of theories, problematics and approaches in the field of communications studies.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.

Communications Studies 603

Media Studies

Theories and perspectives in the study of media production, industries, genres, and reception.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.

Communications Studies 605

Organizational Communication

An examination of the application of theory and methodology of administrative communication processes in complex organizations.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.

Communications Studies 607

Socio-Cultural Approaches to Communication

Theoretical perspectives on communication as a symbolic process that produces and reproduces shared meanings, social practices, and social structures.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.

Communications Studies 609

Communication Law

An examination of the operation of Canadian law as it relates to the areas of telecommunications, broadcasting and other media.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.

Communications Studies 613

Communication Theory

An examination of the major perspectives in communication theory through a historical analysis of classic works and an overview of contemporary approaches and applications.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.

Communications Studies 615

Research Methods

A survey of research methods appropriate to the study of communication and culture.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.

Communications Studies 619

Communication and Cultural Industries

An analysis of the governmental and social contexts which inform the current development of telecommunications, communications, cultural industries and new media in Canada.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.

Communications Studies 623

Social Contexts of Technology

Theoretical perspectives for understanding central debates in the study of science and technology in their social, political, cultural, and communication contexts.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.

Communications Studies 625

Interpersonal and Small Group Communication

An examination of the theory and research concerning communication processes in face-to-face and small group interaction. Provides opportunities to develop effective practical skills.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.

Communications Studies 627

Media and Politics

An examination of political communication in traditional and new media, focusing on the interrelationships of media, political thought, and behaviour.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.

Communications Studies 629

Communication Management

An examination of communication management in business organizations. Looks at topics such as marketing, public relations and advertising in the context of rapidly changing business environments.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.

Communications Studies 641

Intercultural and International Communication

An examination of cultural/communication issues and practices in Canadian and international contexts. Examines the role of media systems in processes of culture, development and identity formation.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.

Communications Studies 703

Selected Topics in Media and Film Studies

Topics will vary based on current research and faculty expertise.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Communications Studies 705

Selected Topics in Social Contexts of Science and Technology

Topics will vary based on current research and faculty expertise.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Communications Studies 707

Selected topics in Socio-Cultural Approaches to Communication

Topics will vary based on current research and faculty expertise.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Communications Studies 711

Directed Studies

A research project under the direction of a faculty member.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.
Notes: May be repeated for credit once.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Communications Studies 713

PhD Theory Seminar

A theory seminar than enables PhD students to focus their research interests and to explore theories that are relevant to their areas of specialization.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.
Notes: Open only to PhD students in Communications Studies and Culture and Society.

Communications Studies 717

Selected Topics in Communication

A variety of communication topics based on faculty expertise.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Communications Studies 790

Master's Project

A full year course required of all MCS students. Students develop a major research project under the supervision of a faculty member, on the basis of their particular interest.
Course Hours: F(0-6)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.

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