Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.14 Communication and Culture Communications Studies 4.14.1 Overview of Programs 4.14.1 Overview of Programs
Introduction
Communications Studies explores the ways in which communication constructs and reflects society and culture. The program emphasizes three interrelated areas of communication: 1) Media and Popular Culture: the theory, criticism and history of communication through traditional media, new media, and popular culture; 2) Rhetorical Communication: the theory, critique and production of informative, persuasive and professional discourse in public and organizational contexts; and 3) Science and Communication: discourses and processes of communication in relation to health, science and technology. The program aims to educate flexible and articulate analysts, researchers and practitioners for a wide range of academic, public and professional contexts. It provides graduates with the knowledge, skill and discernment to communicate ideas effectively and to investigate communication in and across a variety of media including speech, writing, television, film, radio, digital media and interactive entertainment, the Internet, and wireless networks. Our co-operative education and experiential learning opportunities enable students to develop and apply their skills in non-academic contexts. |
Field of Communications Studies
The Field of Communications Studies consists of the following courses: Courses with a focus on Communications
Supporting Courses Note: Most of the courses listed above have prerequisites, many of which lie outside the Field of Communications Studies. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. |