COMM 1000H: Introduction to Communications
An introduction to the study of various aspects of human communication. Consideration of the forms, formats, settings, and infrastructure of communication practices and the communications industry. Quantitative and qualitative approaches to understanding our engagements with various forms of communication.
COMM 1001H: Introduction to Public Speaking
Provides students with an introduction to public speech composition and presentation with an emphasis on techniques for informing and persuading audiences. Students learn the process of researching, writing, and delivering various types of speeches with each major assignment culminating in a presentation.
COMM 2003H: Becoming Digital: Reading, Writing, and Creating
Provides students with the tools they need to navigate the changes to thought and communication that digital technology has wrought. This course not only offers insight into how technology has changed how we read and write, but also how we change with it. Students also engage in making the digital media/objects they study.
COMM/ADMN 3001H: Events Management
An introduction to the field of events management. Students learn about planning and managing events from conception to actualization. Includes topics related to planning, marketing, media relations, budgeting, human resource management, logistics, risk management, sustainability, and post-event analysis. Prerequisite: 7.0 university credits or permission of instructor.
Examples of past projects:
Stress-less-tival (winter 2023)
Pups & Pastries (winter 2024)
Scoops n' Culture (winter 2024)
COMM 3000Y/4000Y: Interdisciplinary Capstone
In this project-based course, students conduct research on a specific issue or question related to the overall goals of the program. Students are expected to respond to this issue or question by synthesizing their previous learning and experience in the program. Students work in teams and with faculty members and community organizations. Prerequisite: COMM 1000H (or CCTH 1000H), COMM 2000H (or CCTH 2000H), and COIS 3850H; or permission of instructor. Students may take only one of COMM 3000Y or 4000Y for credit.
COMM 4800Y: Field Placement
In the course’s first half, students learn how to find and apply for positions in the Communications field. In the second half, students gain professional experience by working with a partnering organization. The details of each student's placement are determined through consultation with the placement supervisor, the instructor, and the student. Prerequisite: A minimum 70% cumulative average and 10.0 university credits. Open only to students in the Communications program or with permission of the instructor.
Testimonial
“I have more confidence to apply some of my assignments and public speaking experiences into my portfolio. I enjoy the time professors take to talk about their careers outside of academics and some of the tips they give to students on professional expectations.” – Jade Gauthier, Communications student.
