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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.
Admission Requirements
Admission is based on a grade point average of Communication courses (CMNS GPA).
Applicants will have a minimum 2.50 Communication grade point average (CMNS GPA) and 2.00 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) upon completion of the lower division requirements.
Continuance Requirements
A minimum 2.25 CMNS GPA and 2.00 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C100 | Distance Education | ||
| D100 |
Daniel Ahadi |
Tu 8:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
SWH 10081, Burnaby |
| D101 |
Tu 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Tu 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D103 |
Tu 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D104 |
Tu 6:30 PM – 7:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D105 |
Tu 7:30 PM – 8:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D106 |
We 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D107 |
We 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D108 |
We 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D109 |
We 6:30 PM – 7:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D110 |
We 7:30 PM – 8:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D111 |
Th 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D112 |
Th 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D113 |
Th 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D114 |
Th 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D115 |
Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| D116 |
Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| J100 |
Gary McCarron |
We 5:30 PM – 7:20 PM |
HCC 1315, Vancouver |
| J101 |
We 7:30 PM – 8:20 PM |
HCC 1315, Vancouver |
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| J102 |
We 8:30 PM – 9:20 PM |
HCC 1315, Vancouver |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C100 | Distance Education | ||
| C200 | Distance Education | ||
| E100 |
Svitlana Matviyenko |
We 4:30 PM – 6:20 PM |
SWH 10081, Burnaby |
| E101 |
We 6:30 PM – 7:20 PM |
TASC2 7460, Burnaby |
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| E102 |
We 7:30 PM – 8:20 PM |
TASC2 7460, Burnaby |
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| E105 |
Th 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| E106 |
Th 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| E112 |
Tu 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| E113 |
Tu 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| E114 |
Tu 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| E115 |
We 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| E116 |
Th 6:30 PM – 7:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
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| E117 |
Th 7:30 PM – 8:20 PM |
SSCK 8669, Burnaby |
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete at least four upper division CMNS courses (minimum 16 units) (and the lower division prerequisites). Directed study and field placement courses may not be used to meet this requirement.
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit for School of Communication
At least two (2) upper division CMNS courses (minimum 8 units) must be taken at SFU.