This program is co-ordinated by the Department of Communications, Popular Culture and Film. Chair Jim Leach Undergraduate Program Adviser Bohdan Szuchewycz Professors Barry K. Grant, Jim Leach Associate Professors Nicolas Baxter-Moore, Barry W. K. Joe, John Lye, Joan Nicks, Jeannette Sloniowski, Bohdan Szuchewycz Assistant Professors Marian Bredin, Russell Johnston Lecturer M. Sharon Broderick Director, Co-operative Programs Cindy Dunne |
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Administrative Assistant, Bridget Cahill (905) 688-5550, extension 4290 Mackenzie Chown C330 The Department of Communications, Popular Culture and Film offers three separate programs of study. A four-year program leading to the BA honours degree and a three-year program leading to the BA pass degree is offered in all three programs. In addition, four-year Co-op programs leading to a BA honours degree in Communications Studies or Popular Culture and a four and one-half year program leading to a BA honours degree in Film Studies are available. Communications Studies is an interdisciplinary program, which studies human communicative behaviour, the institutions of communication and the social production of meaning. It has four streams, each of which offers a Co-op option; the streams share a core of COMM courses but focus on distinct areas of interest. The Business Communications stream combines the study of communications with a study of some aspects of business. The stream aims to equip the student with a sound theoretical basis for analysing and practising communications within the business environment. The Communications Policy stream focusses on relations between the mass media and cultural industries on the one hand, and political, economic and social forces on the other, including the study of media ownership, cultural regulation and public policies in Canada and elsewhere. The Information Technology stream integrates the study of communications with the study of theoretical and applied aspects of the new information technology. The Media and Culture stream is oriented toward an understanding of the role of mass media in the construction of meaning and the creation of national identity in our culture through the study of the cultural, cognitive and textual aspects of film, television, literature and popular culture. All of the above streams have the option of a related Co-op stream. Each Co-op stream combines academic and work terms over a four-year period. Students spend two years in an academic setting, where they acquire the necessary background prior to taking the first work placement. In addition to the current fees for courses in academic study terms, Communications Studies Co-op students are assessed an annual administrative fee (see the Schedule of Fees). Admission to the Communications Studies Co-op program is on the basis of marks, a review of personal resumes and employer availability. An interview may be required. The normal requirement for admission is a minimum 80 percent average on six OACs (or equivalent). As this is a limited enrolment program, admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirement. The Co-op Programs Office will facilitate admission decisions. Students admitted to the Communications Studies Co-op program must follow the Co-op program schedule. Failure to adhere to the schedule may result in removal from the Communications Studies Co-op program.Eligibility to continue is based on the student's major average and non-major average. A student with a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average will be permitted to continue. A student with a major average lower than 70 percent will not be permitted to continue in the Communications Studies Co-op program. If a student subsequently raises his/her major average to 70 percent, the student may be readmitted only if approved by the Co-op Admissions Committee. Students are generally advised that choice of stream is based on their interest and aptitude. It is possible to change streams although in some cases this may require additional courses; students should consult the Undergraduate Program Adviser. Communication Studies is a limited enrolment program. Students must apply to proceed to year 2 of the honours and pass programs. A minimum 70 percent average in required courses will normally ensure that the student may proceed. Others will be allowed to proceed on the basis of their grade standing and available places in the streams. The Communications Studies Co-op program designation will be awarded to those students who have honours standing and who have successfully completed a minimum of twelve months of Co-op work experience. |
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Students may take a combined major in Communications Studies and in a second discipline. For requirements in the other discipline, the student should consult the relevant department. Note that not all departments provide a combined major option. Honours
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With the exception of students in the Co-op streams, it is possible for Communications Studies majors to earn a certificate or a Minor in Professional Writing. For details see the calendar entry for the Department of English Language and Literature. |
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2001-2002 Undergraduate Calendar
Last updated: August 15, 2001 @ 10:40AM