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Head Start Summer Program

What are you doing this summer? Why not get a head start on your university career?!

The Faculty of Communication and Culture's Head Start program offers you an opportunity to sample university learning early by taking one of our most popular Communication and Culture courses in summer term (July 8 - August 30, 2009).

The Head Start Program allows participants to:

  • ease into university life by taking a single course during a term when the university is less busy
  • start in a smaller class with more personal attention
  • engage in special orientation events
  • receive personal guidance from the Director of Students, Dr. Dawn Johnston
  • get a course ahead and take a lighter load in Fall or Winter-or bank it to lighten your course load in future years


Head Start Courses Offered in Communication and Culture

Summer Term: July 8 - August 30, 2009

To accommodate your summer work schedule, choose one of the courses listed below, offered during the day,  or in the evening.

Communications Studies 201: Introduction to Commu­nications Studies

Learn how people interact and build each others' realities, and how popular culture shapes who we are and how we see ourselves.
Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00 am - 1:45 pm
Instructor: Connie Friesen

Film 201: Introduction to Film Studies

Learn why films affect us the way they do, and how popular culture meets serious art. Study how films work-medium, story, photography, movement, editing, sound, and acting.
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 pm - 9:15 pm and Thursdays 6:30 pm - 8:20 pm
Instructor: Deidre Martin


  How to Register

  • This program is open to students who have received an offer of early admission to the Faculty of Communication and Culture
  • To register or ask for more information please contact:

Dr. Dawn Johnston, Director of Students 
Faculty of Communication and Culture
Phone: 403.220.3199
Email: debjohns@ucalgary.ca

Space is limited to ensure a high quality experience for new students. Don't miss your chance to get a head start!

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    Monday, November 16, 2009 - 14:21