Journalism

Bachelor of Journalism Combined Honours Bachelor of Journalism students may take Combined Honours programs in which Journalism is combined with another discipline. Students may choose a Combined Honours program in Journalism and Communication and Media Studies, or from Combined Honours programs offered within the B.A. The Journalism requirements for the Combined Honours program are normally the same as those for the Bachelor of Journalism with Honours listed above. The requirements of the other discipline are the same as those listed for the B.A. Combined Honours program in that discipline. Students are advised to consult the Combined Honours entry of their second discipline in this calendar for details. Combined Honours programs in Journalism and other disciplines are available only to students registered in Journalism. Journalism B.J. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)

Journalism and Communication and Media Studies B.J. Combined Honours (20.0 credits) This program is available only to students registered in the Bachelor of Journalism program. A. Credits Included in the Journalism Major CGPA (8.0 credits): 1. 5.5 credits in: 5.5 JOUR 1001 [0.5] Foundations: Journalism in Context JOUR 1002 [0.5] Foundations: Practicing Journalism in a Diverse Society JOUR 2201 [1.0] Fundamentals of Reporting JOUR 2203 [0.5] Civics for Journalists JOUR 2400 [0.5] Media Law and Ethics in a Digital World JOUR 3207 [0.5] Audio Journalism JOUR 3208 [0.5] Video Journalism JOUR 3225 [0.5] Reporting in Depth JOUR 3235 [0.5] Digital Journalism JOUR 4001 [0.5] Journalism Now - and Next 2. 2.5 credits from - Journalism Publications and/or Specialized Journalism and/or Professional Skills and/or Investigating Journalism (at least 0.5 credit must be taken from Journalism Publications courses and at least 0.5 credit must be taken from the Specialized Journalism courses) 2.5 Journalism Publications JOUR 4003 [0.5] The Digital Hub: Advanced Multimedia JOUR 4004 [0.5] The Digital Hub: Advanced Audio JOUR 4005 [0.5] The Digital Hub: Advanced Video Specialized Journalism JOUR 4300 [0.5] Specialized Journalism: Special Topic JOUR 4301 [0.5] Specialized Journalism: Business and the Markets JOUR 4302 [0.5] Specialized Journalism: Business and Canadian Society JOUR 4303 [0.5] Specialized Journalism: Health and Science JOUR 4304 [0.5] Specialized Journalism: Environment and Science JOUR 4305 [0.5] Specialized Journalism: Canada and the U.S. JOUR 4306 [0.5] Specialized Journalism: Canada and the World JOUR 4309 [0.5] Specialized Journalism: Arts and Culture JOUR 4308 [0.5] Specialized Journalism: Sports and Sport Culture JOUR 4311 [0.5] Specialized Journalism: Justice and The Supreme Court JOUR 4313 [0.5] Specialized Journalism: Reporting in Indigenous Communities JOUR 4314 [0.5] Specialized Journalism: Parliament, Policy and the Press Professional Skills JOUR 4400 [0.5] Professional Skills: Special Topic JOUR 4401 [0.5] Professional Skills: Data Storytelling JOUR 4402 [0.5] Professional Skills: Longform Writing JOUR 4403 [0.5] Professional Skills: Strategic Communication JOUR 4404 [0.5] Professional Skills: Freelancing for Media Professionals Investigating Journalism JOUR 4500 [0.5] Investigating Journalism: Special Topic JOUR 4501 [0.5] Investigating Journalism: Gender, Identity and Inequality JOUR 4502 [0.5] Investigating Journalism: Journalism and Conflict JOUR 4504 [0.5] Investigating Journalism: The Media and International Development JOUR 4505 [1.0] Investigating Journalism: The Power and Politics of Government JOUR 4506 [0.5] Investigating Journalism: Trauma-Informed Journalism JOUR 4507 [0.5] Investigating Journalism: History of Black Journalism JOUR 4508 [0.5] Investigating Journalism: Inclusive Reporting in Practice B. Credits Included in the Communication and Media Studies Major CGPA (8.0 credits): 3. 1.0 credit in: 1.0 COMS 1001 [0.5] Foundations: Media History COMS 1002 [0.5] Foundations: Contemporary Communication and Media 4. 1.0 credit in: 1.0 COMS 2003 [0.5] Theoretical Foundations in Communication and Media Studies COMS 2004 [0.5] Introduction to Communication Research 5. 1.5 credits in: 1.5 COMS 3001 [0.5] Quantitative Research in Communication COMS 3002 [0.5] Qualitative Research in Communication COMS 3500 [0.5] Current Issues in Communication and Media Theory 6. 2.5 credits, including at least 0.5 credit at the 3000 level, chosen from: 2.5 COMS 2005 [0.5] Introduction to Communication Practice COMS 2200 [0.5] Big Data and Society COMS 2300 [0.5] Communication as Propaganda COMS 2400 [0.5] Climate Change and Communication COMS 2401 [0.5] Media Law and Ethics in a Digital World COMS 2500 [0.5] Communication and Science COMS 2504 [0.5] Language and Communication COMS 2600 [0.5] Communication and Culture COMS 2700 [0.5] Global Media and Communication COMS 3003 [0.5] Media and Crime COMS 3100 [0.5] Introduction to Political Management COMS 3108 [0.5] Media Industries and the Network Society COMS 3109 [0.5] Communication, Culture and Identity COMS 3110 [0.5] Comic Books and Graphic Novels COMS 3111 [0.5] Racism and Digital Media COMS 3302 [0.5] Political Communication COMS 3308 [0.5] Critical Studies in Advertising and Consumer Culture COMS 3310 [0.5] Critical Perspectives of Public Relations COMS 3311 [0.5] Media and Communication in Regional Contexts COMS 3400 [0.5] Ethical Controversies in Media and Communication COMS 3401 [0.5] Communications Regulation in Canada COMS 3403 [0.5] Communication, Technology and Culture COMS 3406 [0.5] Media Audiences and Users COMS 3407 [0.5] Comparative Media Studies COMS 3410 [0.5] Visual Media and Communication COMS 3411 [0.5] Media and Social Activism COMS 3412 [0.5] Communication and Health COMS 3601 [0.5] Communication Strategies COMS 3800 [0.5] Special Topic in Communication and Media Studies 7. 2.0 credits from: 2.0 COMS 4001 [0.5] Sport and/as Media COMS 4002 [0.5] Media Fandom COMS 4004 [0.5] Communication and Discourse COMS 4302 [0.5] Music Industries and Histories COMS 4305 [0.5] Media and Religion COMS 4306 [0.5] Media and Conflict COMS 4311 [0.5] Environmental Communication COMS 4312 [0.5] Crisis and Risk Communication COMS 4313 [0.5] Screen Studies COMS 4315 [0.5] Communication and the Built Environment COMS 4316 [0.5] Indigenous Media in Global Contexts COMS 4317 [0.5] Digital Media and Global Network Society COMS 4401 [0.5] Global Internet Policy and Governance COMS 4403 [0.5] Digital Media Industries COMS 4405 [0.5] The Networked Self COMS 4406 [0.5] Open Government and Communication COMS 4407 [0.5] Communication and Critical Data Studies COMS 4408 [0.5] Creative Work COMS 4410 [0.5] Mobile Media COMS 4411 [0.5] Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Cultures COMS 4412 [0.5] Game Studies COMS 4501 [0.5] Digital Media Production COMS 4502 [0.5] Storytelling in the Digital Age COMS 4503 [0.5] Platform Practices and Analytics COMS 4504 [0.5] Engaging the Public: Stakeholders, participation & consultation COMS 4505 [0.5] Professional Writing and Speaking COMS 4506 [0.5] Event Management and Community Partnerships COMS 4507 [0.5] Professional Communication Research COMS 4602 [0.5] Children, Youth and Media COMS 4603 [0.5] Diaspora and Communication COMS 4604 [0.5] Media, Gender and Sexuality COMS 4605 [0.5] Media, Race and Ethnicity COMS 4606 [0.5] Global Media and Popular Culture COMS 4607 [0.5] Communication and Food COMS 4608 [0.5] Sound Studies COMS 4800 [0.5] Special Topic in Communication and Media Studies COMS 4908 [1.0] Honours Research Essay C. Additional Requirements (4.0 credits) 8.a. 0.5 credit from: 0.5 HIST 1301 [0.5] Conflict and Change in Early Canadian History HIST 1302 [0.5] Rethinking Modern Canadian History HIST 2301 [0.5] Canadian Political History HIST 2311 [0.5] Environmental History of Canada HIST 2313 [0.5] Home, Work, and Play in Early Canada HIST 2314 [0.5] Home, Work, and Play in Modern Canada b. 0.5 credit from: 0.5 INDG 1010 [0.5] Indigenous Ways of Knowing INDG 1011 [0.5] Introduction to Indigenous-Settler Encounters INDG 2011 [0.5] Critical Indigenous Studies 9. Approved electives to make up a total of 20.0 credits. 3.0 Total Credits 20.0 Media Production and Design B.M.P.D. Honours (20.0 credits)