This course introduces students to major theories and practices of communications research, particularly those dealing with the globalization of media and culture. Students learn a mixture of approaches: rhetorical, quantitative, ethnographic and textual. They learn how various disciplines—economics, political science, anthropology, sociology, and rhetoric—deal with these issues. They also study a variety of research methodologies, learn how to create research projects and develop thesis-writing skills.
Code
CM5001
Name
GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Credits
4
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
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
CM (Communications)
Level
Graduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
3174
Last update with CAMS
Students will understand the variety of research methodologies available within the discipline to study and analyze global communications, and be able to apply and use some of them.
Students will be aware of the history of world communications, the various national and trans-national media systems.
Students will understand of the relationship between states, market, corporations, international organizations and civil society actors in the establishment of global communications.
Students will be aware of issues of how digitization is changing communications and its cultural and political impact.
Students will be able to analyse insightfully media content, media policy, media markets.
Students will develop a knowledge of key theories and theorists in the field of communications.
Students will have some.understanding of ethnographic method and interview techniques.
Term Code Name
Fall 2020 CM5001A GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Spring 2021 CM5001 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Fall 2021 CM5001A GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Fall 2021 CM5001B GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS