Carleton University · COMS 2003

Theoretical Foundations in Communication and Media Studies

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

The development of communication theory in the context of major social, economic and cultural periods and events. Emphasis on the central debates and traditions that have shaped and defined the field.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): COMS 1001 and COMS 1002 , and second-year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BGInS related specializations and streams), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for COMM 2101 (no longer offered) and COMM 2100 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): COMS 1001 and COMS 1002 , and second-year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BGInS related specializations and streams), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures and discussion groups three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

The development of communication theory in the context of major social, economic and cultural periods and events. Emphasis on the central debates and traditions that have shaped and defined the field.

  • Prerequisite(s): COMS 1001 and COMS 1002 , and second-year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BGInS related specializations and streams), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for COMM 2101 (no longer offered) and COMM 2100 (no longer offered).
  • Lectures and discussion groups three hours a week.

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