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Communication Minor

This minor explores, analyzes, and critically evaluates some of the diverse dimensions of communication, including media and culture; technology and society; political economy and policy.

This program, along with another minor or extended minor in a relevant department, may be completed as part of a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, or Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology BA degree.

´óÏó´«Ã½ Requirements

´óÏó´«Ã½ is subject to enrolment limitations. Applicants will have a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or transfer grade point average (GPA) upon completion of the lower division requirements. A mininum 2.25 CGPA is required to remain in good standing in the program.

Program Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete, with a grade of C- or better, both of

CMNS 110 - Introduction to Communication Studies (3)

An introduction to selected theories about human communication. This course is required for a major, honours or minor in communication. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D117 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D118 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D119 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D120 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D121 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D122 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D123 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D124 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CMNS 130 - Communication and Social Change (3)

An introduction to the forms, theories and institutions of communication as they relate to broader social change, with a focus on the political, economic and regulatory shifts characterizing Canadian and transnational media systems. This course is required for a major, honours or minor in communication.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E112 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E113 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E114 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E115 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E116 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Surrey

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete at least four upper division CMNS courses (and the lower division prerequisites), for a total of at least 16 UD units. Directed study and field placement courses may not be used to meet this requirement.