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 Graduate Studies Calendar 2015-2016 Courses of Instruction Course Descriptions C Communication and Culture CMCL
Communication and Culture CMCL
CMCL 601 603 605 607 609 611 613 615 617 619 621 623 625 627 629 641 711 713 717 790
 
Graduate Courses

These courses are offered by the Graduate Program in the Department of Communication, Media and Film Studies.
 
Communication and Culture 601       Interdisciplinary Approaches to Communication and Culture
An overview of theories, problematics and approaches in communication and culture.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 601/Culture and Society 601)
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Communication and Culture 603       Media Studies
Theories and perspectives in the study of media production, industries, genres, and reception.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 603)
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Communication and Culture 605       Organizational Communication
An examination of the application of theory and methodology of administrative communication processes in complex organizations.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 605)
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Communication and Culture 607       Socio-Cultural Approaches to Communication and Culture
Theoretical perspectives on communication and culture as symbolic processes that produce and reproduce shared meanings, social practices, and social structures.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 607)
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Communication and Culture 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: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 609)
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Communication and Culture 611       Approaches to Development Theory and Praxis
Critical historical processes of development within a global context, competing theoretical and methodological paradigms for evaluating those processes, and their implications for the praxis of development in both the Global North and South.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 611)
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Communication and Culture 613       Communication and Cultural Theory
An examination of the major perspectives in communication and cultural theory through a historical analysis of classic works and an overview of contemporary approaches and applications.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 613)
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Communication and Culture 615       Research Methods
A survey of research methods appropriate to the study of communication and culture.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies/Culture and Society 615)
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Communication and Culture 617       Heritage and Identity - Issues and Approaches
An investigation of various issues related to defining and portraying cultural heritage, ethnic identity, and history within the public sphere.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Culture and Society 603)
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Communication and Culture 619       Communications 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: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 619)
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Communication and Culture 621       Social and Global Justice
A critical overview of the meaning and implementation of social justice by examining key legal, social and political theories as well as the history of Canadian and international social justice movements.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Culture and Society 607)
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Communication and Culture 623       Social Contexts of Science and Technology
Theoretical perspectives for understanding central debates in the study of science and technology in their social, political, cultural, and communication contexts.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 623)
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Communication and Culture 625       Interpersonal and Small Group Communication
An examination of theory and research concerning communication processes in face-to-face and small group interaction. Provides opportunities to develop effective practical skills.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
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Communication and Culture 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: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 627)
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Communication and Culture 629       Communication Management
An examination of communication management in business organizations. Looks at such topics as marketing, public relations and advertising in the context of rapidly changing business environments.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 629)
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Communication and Culture 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: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 641)
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Communication and Culture 711       Directed Studies

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 711)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Communication and Culture 713       PhD Theory Seminar
A seminar that enables PhD students to focus their research interests and to explore theories relevant to their areas of specialization.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Notes: Open only to PhD students in Communication and Culture.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 713)
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Communication and Culture 717       Selected Topics in Communication and Culture
A variety of communication and cultural topics based on faculty expertise.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 717)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Communication and Culture 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: 6 units; F(0-6)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Graduate Program Director.
Also known as: (formerly Communications Studies 790)
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