This course provides an overview of the development and key theoretical areas whithin the field of Communications Studies; with focus on how communication can serve as an agent of social and cultural change. Major topics to be studied include language; rhetoric; mass media; cultural studies; interpersonal and oral communication; and organizational communication. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1

Understand how the ideas of Aristotle and other theorists apply to your work and the media by learning effective persuasion; audience and situational analysis; rhetorical theory; and ethics. Discuss current events; apply classic techniques to improve written and oral arugments; and; critically evaluate texts like news articles; videos; and essays. Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: Comm 271 Note: Students cannot receive credit for both Comm 361 and Comm 369

This course provides an overview of the development of major systems of communication throughout history; in conjunction with the historical and social contexts in which these developments took place and have shifted over time. Focus will be given both to technological advancements and a theoretical understanding of how these advancements have shaped and reflected both society and individuals. A variety of theoretical perspectives on the role of communication in history will be considered. Pre-requisite: ELA 30-1

The focus is on formal preparation for university level essay writing and the skills related to critical reading; interpretation; and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or English 095 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

A study of the implications of information technology for political; social and economic organization; individual psychology; and concepts of knowledge. Historical; ethical and legal implications will be discussed. Note: This course assumes only very basic familiarity with computers at the 'user' level. Familiarization with more advanced applications will be provided as required. Pre-requisite: ELA 30-1

Analyze everyday media like advertising; television; film; videogames; and magazines. Use interpretative tools such as psychoanalysis; Marxism; gender and queer theory to learn how media change our lives; what makes a book or TV show a success; what forces affect the images surrounding us; and what makes Canadian media unique. Pre-requisite: COMM 271 Note: Students cannot receive credit for both Comm 351 and Comm 371 at RDC

This course examines the role of mass media in Canadian society. We will examine communications media including television; newspapers; magazines; film; books; and new technologies. The course will focus on areas such as the historical development; policies; financial issues; and audience reception of the various media in Canada. Special attention will be given throughout the course on the role of Canadian mass media in a global context; particularly in relation to the United States. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or equivalent

This course provides an overview of the development of major systems of communication throughout history; in conjunction with the historical and social contexts in which these developments took place and have shifted over time. Focus will be given both to technological advancements and a theoretical understanding of how these advancements have shaped and reflected both society and individuals. A variety of theoretical perspectives on the role of communication in history will be considered. Pre-requisite: ELA 30-1

The role of information systems; business processes and information technology in managing organizations and solving business problems. The effective use of system and productivity software such as spreadsheets; database applications and presentation tools. Note: Students who are deficient in the fundamental skills of file management; e-mail; or word processing are encouraged to take the computing modules CMPT 071 and/or CMPT 083 or enroll in full courses that include these modules: CMPT 085 or CMPT 261

An introduction to the factors that influence human behavior in organizations. Topics include perception; personality; values; group behaviour; leadership; politics; and power. Students will be encouraged to use this information to better understand themselves and how they make choices in organizations.

This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of Public Relations; with special focus on the Canadian context of public relations. The course will overview the history and development of public relations; the various professional roles and jobs in public relations; and key theories of public relations. Practical applications will include preparation of public relations texts such as press releases; backgrounders; press kits; PR plans and speeches. Pre-requisite: ELA 30-1 or equivalent

This introductory film art course surveys the formal development and production value of cinema; providing a basic knowledge of genre; form; style; and theory based on the close study of selected titles from the silent era to the present day. Its mandate is to theorize film production and analyze film reception within a technical and aesthetic framework. Co-requisite: full year of 200-level English

This introductory film course surveys the historical development and social value of cinema; providing a basic knowledge of national schools; production eras; and ideological trends based on the close study of selected titles from the silent era to the present day. Its mandate is to theorize film production and analyze film reception within a historical and cultural framework. Co-requisite: full year of 200-level English

An analysis of the varieties of mass media such as radio; television; film and books and their effects on popular culture. Prerequisite: SOCI 260 or consent of the Department

Informal and elementary formal methods and principles used to distinguish correct and incorrect reasoning. Informal fallacies; definitions; and elementary principles of scientific method.

Individual and group behaviours as they are affected by social contexts. Topics may include the self and social perception; social cognition; prejudice; discrimination; and stereotyping; attitude formation and change; conformity and obedience; affiliation and attraction; pro- and anti-social behaviours; and applied social psychology topics (law; health). Prerequisite: PSYC 260/261 or Soci 260/261