Course Information
Course Code	COMM 1F90
Course Title	Introduction to Communication and Media Studies
Description	Approaches and issues in communication from both humanities and social science perspectives. Topics include the cultural use of symbols and signs, qualitative and quantitative mass media analysis, critical analysis of texts, the cultural character of the Canadian media and the impact of the media and media institutions upon society.
Course Format	Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restrictions	open to BCMN, MCMN, FILM (single or combined) and PCUL majors until date specified in Registration guide.