Communication Theory

Undergraduate

Survey of theory, such as cognitive approaches to message reception, symbolic interactionism, interpersonal and group communication theories, communication analysis and theories of the mass media and their functions in society. Criteria to evaluate theories. Course Format: Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to BCMN, COMM, MCMN, FILM (single and combined), PCUL, and ETPH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): One of COMM 1P91 and COMM 1P92 (1F90), FILM 1F94, PSYC 1F90, SOCI 1P90 and SOCI 1P91 (1F90) or permission of the instructor Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Exclusions: Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in COMM 2F50.