Graduate Courses

Critical Perspectives on Television and Film

• A seminar that explores theories and perspectives with regard to television and film.

Organizational Communication

• An examination of the application of theory and methodology of administrative communication processes in complex organizations.

• This course is required for all MCS students

Communication Law

• An examination of the operation of Canadian law as it relates to the areas of telecommunications, broadcasting, and other media.

Communication Theory

• An examination of the major perspectives in communication theory through a historical analysis of classic works and an overview of contemporary approaches and applications.

• This course is required for all MA students.

Communication Research Methods

• A course designed to provide a fundamental understanding of empirical research in communication. Students will be introduced to both quantitative and qualitative methods.
  
  

Communication and Cultural Industries: Policy and Development

• An analysis of the governmental and social contexts which inform the current development of telecommunications, communications, cultural industries and new media in Canada.

Social Context of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

• An examination of the social context of ICT with regard to patterns of knowledge, power and social relationships.

Interpersonal and Small Group Communication

• An examination of the theory and research concerning communication processes in face-to-face and small group interaction.
  
• The course provides opportunities to develop effective practical skills.

Mass Media and Democracy

• A discussion of how politicians use the media to campaign for office and retain power.
  
• The course also considers the effects of communication technologies on the nature of democratic politics.

Communication Management

• An examination of communication management in business organizations.
• The course looks at topics such as marketing, public relations and advertising in the context of rapidly changing business environments.

Intercultural and International Communication

• An examination of cultural/communication issues and practices in Canadian and international contexts.
• The course examines the role of media systems in processes of culture, development and identity formation.

Directed Studies

• A research project under the direction of a faculty member.

Selected Topics in Communications

• A variety of communication topics based on faculty expertise.
• Read more for a list of courses that may be available on InfoNet
  
  COMS 717.62   Risk Communications
  COMS 717.68   Popular Culture
  COMS 717.69   Practice of Visual Representation
  COMS 717.70   Performance Studies
  COMS 717.71   Communication and the Novel
  COMS 717.72   Culture and Biological Diversity
  COMS 717.73   Ethics in Western Culture
  
  

Additional courses available at:
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Master's Project

• A full year course required of all MCS students.
  
• A student develops a major research project under the supervision of a faculty member, on the basis of their particular interest.
• Click here for a list of Past MCS Projects