Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2022 - CMNS 230 E100

The Cultural Industries in Canada: Global Context (3)

Class Number: 1723

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 10 – Aug 8, 2022: Tue, 6:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 18, 2022
    Thu, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Nine CMNS units with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

What do we mean when we talk about the 'cultural industries' today? This course explores the business structure and economics of the cultural sectors, the regulatory and policy frameworks, and their social and cultural contexts. Students are encouraged to develop, compare and contrast at least two sectors from the audio, print or visual industries. While the primary focus is on the Canadian case, students will be encouraged to look at other countries. Overriding themes explore the following: relationships between public and private sectors; independent and commercial creators; rights of creators versus distributors; specialty and general media; indigenous and global contents.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course surveys literature related to the development of the cultural industries, with particular attention paid to Canada. By locating the global context for these institutions, the course seeks not only to understand Canadian media’s relation to other systems but more broadly situate the cultural industries within developments of global capitalism beginning in the twentieth century. 

Grading

  • Tutorial participation 10%
  • Tutorial questions 10%
  • Midterm 30%
  • Term-paper proposal 5%
  • Research paper 45%

NOTES:

The School of Communication expects that the grades awarded in this course will bear some reasonable relation to established university-wide practices with respect to both levels and distribution of grades.

CMNS 230 follows university-wide standards that govern the legitimacy of student research. Please familiarize yourself with SFU’s plagiarism and student conduct policies. (http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html) 

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Readings will be made available through Canvas (https://canvas.sfu.ca/)


Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2022

Teaching at SFU in summer 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction.  Some courses may be offered through alternative methods (remote, online, blended), and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes. 

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote, online, or blended courses study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the summer 2022 term.