This course provides an introduction to ‘Development Communications’ and to the communication practices that promote development, material change and social justice. The course explores the historical development of the field and the fundamental theories and figures and disciplines- from international development to mass communications-that have defined it as a distinct area of communications study and practice. Through numerous case studies, students explore intercultural and interpersonal communication on local, regional, national and global levels and examine numerous examples of development communications campaigns and civic media focusing on issues of public health, education, women’s empowerment, fair trade, and environmental, economic and cultural sustainability.

Course Master
DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS (CM5053)
Credits
4 credits
Pre-requisites
Major=MA: Global Communications OR Major=MA: Global Comm. (Development Communications) OR Major=MA: Global Comm. (Digital Cultures and Industries) OR Major=MA: Global Comm. (Fashion Track) OR Major=MA: Global Comm. (Visual & Material Culture Track)
Co-requisites
None
Term
Fall 2021
Discipline
CM (Communications)
Day Start Time End Time
Monday
15:20
16:40
Thursday
15:20
16:40
Type
Regular
Can be taken twice for credit?
Off
Level
Graduate
CAMS ID
39089
Code
CM5053
Name
DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS
First Name
Tanya
Last Name
Elder
Real name
Tanya Elder
Start Date
Sunday, September 05 2021
End Date
Thursday, December 09 2021
Start Month
September
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