Communication and Media Studies

Concentration in Government and Professional Communication (3.5 credits) This concentration is open to all students in the Communication and Media Studies B.Co.M.S. Honours with Concentration. Only one concentration may be taken in a Communication and Media Studies program. 4a. 2.0 credits from the following, including at least 1.0 credit at the 3000 level: 2.0 COMS 2005 [0.5] Introduction to Communication Practice COMS 2200 [0.5] Big Data and Society COMS 2400 [0.5] Climate Change and Communication COMS 2500 [0.5] Communication and Science COMS 2600 [0.5] Communication and Culture COMS 3100 [0.5] Introduction to Political Management 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 3401 [0.5] Communications Regulation in Canada COMS 3412 [0.5] Communication and Health COMS 3600 [0.5] Communication and Community Service Learning COMS 3601 [0.5] Communication Strategies 4b. 1.0 credit from: 1.0 COMS 4004 [0.5] Communication and Discourse COMS 4311 [0.5] Environmental Communication COMS 4312 [0.5] Crisis and Risk Communication COMS 4316 [0.5] Indigenous Media in Global Contexts COMS 4401 [0.5] Global Internet Policy and Governance COMS 4406 [0.5] Open Government and Communication COMS 4407 [0.5] Communication and Critical Data Studies COMS 4607 [0.5] Communication and Food 4c. 0.5 credits from: 0.5 COMS 4504 [0.5] Engaging the Public: Stakeholders, participation & consultation COMS 4505 [0.5] Professional Writing and Speaking COMS 4507 [0.5] Professional Communication Research Total Credits 3.5 Concentration in Media and Entertainment Industries (3.5 credits) This concentration is open to all students in the Communication and Media Studies B.Co.M.S. Honours with Concentration. Only one concentration may be taken in a Communication and Media Studies program. 4a. 2.0 credits from the following, including at least 1.0 credit at the 3000 level: 2.0 COMS 2005 [0.5] Introduction to Communication Practice COMS 2300 [0.5] Communication as Propaganda COMS 2401 [0.5] Media Law and Ethics in a Digital World COMS 2600 [0.5] Communication and Culture COMS 2700 [0.5] Global Media and Communication COMS 3003 [0.5] Media and Crime 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 3308 [0.5] Critical Studies in Advertising and Consumer Culture COMS 3403 [0.5] Communication, Technology and Culture COMS 3406 [0.5] Media Audiences and Users COMS 3410 [0.5] Visual Media and Communication 4b. 1.0 credit from: 1.0 COMS 4001 [0.5] Sport and/as Media COMS 4002 [0.5] Media Fandom COMS 4302 [0.5] Music Industries and Histories COMS 4313 [0.5] Screen Studies COMS 4403 [0.5] Digital Media Industries COMS 4408 [0.5] Creative Work COMS 4411 [0.5] Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Cultures COMS 4412 [0.5] Game Studies COMS 4606 [0.5] Global Media and Popular Culture 4c. 0.5 credits from: 0.5 COMS 4501 [0.5] Digital Media Production COMS 4502 [0.5] Storytelling in the Digital Age COMS 4503 [0.5] Platform Practices and Analytics Total Credits 3.5 Concentration in Public Engagement and Civic Culture (3.5 credits) This concentration is open to all students in the Communication and Media Studies B.Co.M.S. Honours with Concentration. Only one concentration may be taken in a Communication and Media Studies program. 4a. 2.0 credits from the following, including at least 1.0 credit at the 3000 level: 2.0 COMS 2005 [0.5] Introduction to Communication Practice COMS 2200 [0.5] Big Data and Society COMS 2400 [0.5] Climate Change and Communication COMS 2500 [0.5] Communication and Science COMS 2600 [0.5] Communication and Culture COMS 3003 [0.5] Media and Crime COMS 3109 [0.5] Communication, Culture and Identity COMS 3111 [0.5] Racism and Digital Media COMS 3302 [0.5] Political Communication COMS 3400 [0.5] Ethical Controversies in Media and Communication COMS 3411 [0.5] Media and Social Activism COMS 3412 [0.5] Communication and Health COMS 3600 [0.5] Communication and Community Service Learning 4b. 1.0 credit from: 1.0 COMS 4305 [0.5] Media and Religion COMS 4311 [0.5] Environmental Communication COMS 4316 [0.5] Indigenous Media in Global Contexts COMS 4407 [0.5] Communication and Critical Data Studies COMS 4603 [0.5] Diaspora and Communication COMS 4604 [0.5] Media, Gender and Sexuality COMS 4605 [0.5] Media, Race and Ethnicity COMS 4607 [0.5] Communication and Food 4c. 0.5 credits from: 0.5 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 Total Credits 3.5 Communication and Media Studies B.Co.M.S. Combined Honours (20.0 credits) Students already admitted to the B.Co.M.S. may register for a combined honours degree in Communication and Media Studies and any other discipline offered within the B.A. Honours degree as a Combined Honours. A. Credits Included in the Communication Studies Major CGPA (7.0 credits) 1. 1.0 credit in: 1.0 COMS 1001 [0.5] Foundations: Media History COMS 1002 [0.5] Foundations: Contemporary Communication and Media 2. 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 3. 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 4. 1.5 credits from the following, including at least 0.5 credit at the 3000-level: 1.5 FYSM 1217 [0.5] Selected Topics in Communication and Media Studies COMS 1003 [0.5] Digital Skills for Media Studies COMS 1004 [0.5] Writing and Reading Skills for Media Studies 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 3600 [0.5] Communication and Community Service Learning COMS 3601 [0.5] Communication Strategies COMS 3800 [0.5] Special Topic in Communication and Media Studies 5. 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 6. At least one of the following courses: COMS 2700 , COMS 3109 , COMS 3111 , COMS 3411 , COMS 4305 , COMS 4316 , COMS 4603 , COMS 4604 , COMS 4605 B. Additional Requirements (13.0 credits) 13.0 7. The requirements from the other discipline must be satisfied 8. Sufficient credits in free electives to total 20.0 credits for the program. Total Credits 20.0 Communication and Media Studies B.Co.M.S. (15.0 credits) The B.Co.M.S. is for students in second year or above who have previously been in the B.Co.M.S. Honours. A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (6.0 credits): 1. 1.0 credit in: 1.0 COMS 1001 [0.5] Foundations: Media History COMS 1002 [0.5] Foundations: Contemporary Communication and Media 2. 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 3. 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 4. 2.5 credits from the following, including at least 1.0 credit at the 3000 level: 2.5 FYSM 1217 [0.5] Selected Topics in Communication and Media Studies COMS 1003 [0.5] Digital Skills for Media Studies COMS 1004 [0.5] Writing and Reading Skills for Media Studies 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 3600 [0.5] Communication and Community Service Learning COMS 3601 [0.5] Communication Strategies COMS 3800 [0.5] Special Topic in Communication and Media Studies B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits): 5. 7.0 credits in electives not in communication and media studies 7.0 6. 2.0 credits in free electives. 2.0 C. Additional Requirements 7. At least one of the following courses: COMS 2700 , COMS 3109 , COMS 3111 , COMS 3411 Total Credits 15.0 Specialization in Global Media and Communication B.G.In.S. Honours (20.0 credits)