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2026-2027 MCOM 396

East Africa Field Study

This experiential and interdisciplinary course fosters interaction with diverse physical and human environments. It provides exposure to the region's history, religions, politics, and socioeconomic realities that shape the communication and cultures of East Africa and introduces students to cross-cultural communication.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing or instructor's consent
Cross-listed: GENV 396
MCOM 399

Communication Theory in Everyday Life

An intermediate-level study of contemporary theories in communication with an eye to their applicability for observation, explanation, and evaluation of everyday communication. Students learn to pose questions and answers in theory construction regarding communication issues, processes and outcomes.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least Second year standing.
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for media and communication major.
2025-2026 MCOM 399

Communication Theory in Everyday Life

An intermediate-level study of contemporary theories in communication with an eye to their applicability for observation, explanation, and evaluation of everyday communication. Students learn to pose questions and answers in theory construction regarding communication issues, processes and outcomes.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for Media + Communication major.
2026-2027 MCOM 399

Communication Theory in Everyday Life

An intermediate-level study of contemporary theories in communication with an eye to their applicability for observation, explanation, and evaluation of everyday communication. Students learn to pose questions and answers in theory construction regarding communication issues, processes and outcomes.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least second-year standing
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for Media + Communication major.
2025-2026 MCOM 411

Media, Culture & Criticism

A seminar investigating the cultural environment in which we live as the context of all communication. Selected media within contemporary culture are explored in terms of their contribution to the postmodern age.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for Media + Communication majors.
2026-2027 MCOM 411

Media, Culture & Criticism

A seminar investigating the cultural environment in which we live as the context of all communication. Selected media within contemporary culture are explored in terms of their contribution to the postmodern age.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for Media + Communication majors.
MCOM 411

Media, Culture, and Criticism

A seminar investigating the cultural environment in which we live as the context of all communication. Selected media within contemporary culture are explored in terms of their contribution to the postmodern age.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third or fourth year standing. (0- 0; 3-0)
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for media and communication majors, and the media studies requirement for corporate communication majors.
MCOM 412

Masters of Cinema

This seminar focuses on key filmmakers who have been highly influential in the development and expression of thought-provoking narrative and non-narrative cinema, including documentary and animation. As such, it focuses on a broad array of filmmakers, styles, and genres as students explore the way cinematic structure, stylistics, aesthetics, and techniques creates a deeper understanding of life. Filmmakers studied include masters from Hollywood, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Viewing fee. Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for media and communication majors.
2025-2026 MCOM 412

Masters of Cinema

This seminar focuses on key filmmakers who have been highly influential in the development and expression of thought-provoking narrative and non-narrative cinema, including documentary and animation. As such, it focuses on a broad array of filmmakers, styles, and genres as students explore the way cinematic structure, stylistics, aesthetics, and techniques creates a deeper understanding of life. Filmmakers studied include masters from Hollywood, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Viewing fee. Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for Media + Communication majors.
2026-2027 MCOM 412

Masters of Cinema

This seminar focuses on key filmmakers who have been highly influential in the development and expression of thought-provoking narrative and non-narrative cinema, including documentary and animation. As such, it focuses on a broad array of filmmakers, styles, and genres as students explore the way cinematic structure, stylistics, aesthetics, and techniques creates a deeper understanding of life. Filmmakers studied include masters from Hollywood, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Viewing fee. Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for Media + Communication majors.
MCOM 421

Digital Recording II

Advanced study and practice of the technologies pertaining to professional digital recording.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 323/MUSI 340, or instructor's consent.
NB: Lab fee.
Cross-listed: MUSI 341.
2025-2026 MCOM 421

Digital Recording II

Advanced study and practice of the technologies pertaining to professional digital recording.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Lab fee
2026-2027 MCOM 421

Digital Recording II

Advanced study and practice of the technologies pertaining to professional digital recording.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 323/MUSI 340 or instructor's consent
NB: Lab fee
Cross-listed: MUSI 341
MCOM 422

Digital Film Directing

This course introduces students to the history, theory, and craft of digital film directing. As a workshop, it involves critical, and applied components. Topics include the multiple roles of the director, scene, and script analysis, creating potent production concepts, creative cinematics and techniques, auditioning, and working with actors. Key components of the course include shooting monologues, scenes, and making a short film.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 221 or instructor's consent.
NB: Not offered every year.
2025-2026 MCOM 422

Digital Film Directing

This course introduces students to the history, theory, and craft of digital film directing. As a workshop, it involves critical, and applied components. Topics include the multiple roles of the director, scene, and script analysis, creating potent production concepts, creative cinematics and techniques, auditioning, and working with actors. Key components of the course include shooting monologues, scenes, and making a short film.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year.
2026-2027 MCOM 422

Digital Film Directing

This course introduces students to the history, theory, and craft of digital film directing. As a workshop, it involves critical, and applied components. Topics include the multiple roles of the director, scene, and script analysis, creating potent production concepts, creative cinematics and techniques, auditioning, and working with actors. Key components of the course include shooting monologues, scenes, and making a short film.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 221 or instructor's consent
NB: Not offered every year.
MCOM 451

Public Relations Writing

An advanced course that focuses on the style and technique of writing for public relations and corporate communication. Students discover the dynamics of strategic and persuasive writing while creating key pieces such as brochures, ads, newsletters, and press releases. Opportunity is given to create a communications package for a public relations client.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 252, or 261, or instructor's consent.
NB: Course fee. Fulfils corporate communication writing requirement.
2025-2026 MCOM 451

Public Relations Writing

An advanced course that focuses on the style and technique of writing for public relations and corporate communication. Students discover the dynamics of strategic and persuasive writing while creating key pieces such as brochures, ads, newsletters, and press releases. Opportunity is given to create a communications package for a public relations client.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Course fee
2026-2027 MCOM 451

Public Relations Writing

An advanced course that focuses on the style and technique of writing for public relations and corporate communication. Students discover the dynamics of strategic and persuasive writing while creating key pieces such as brochures, ads, newsletters, and press releases. Opportunity is given to create a communications package for a public relations client.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 252 or 261; or instructor's consent
NB: Course fee
2025-2026 MCOM 452

Feature Writing for Newspapers & Magazines

Building on skills developed in MCOM 251 or 261, students study the best in magazine and newspaper feature writing and produce several pieces of their own with the intent of publishing their work.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for Media + Communication majors.
2026-2027 MCOM 452

Feature Writing for Newspapers & Magazines

Building on skills developed in MCOM 251 or 261, students study the best in magazine and newspaper feature writing and produce several pieces of their own with the intent of publishing their work.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 251 or 261; ENGL 103, 104, and third- or fourth-year standing
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for Media + Communication majors.
MCOM 452

Feature Writing for Newspapers and Magazines

Building on skills developed in MCOM 251 or 261, students study the best in magazine and newspaper feature writing and produce several pieces of their own with the intent of publishing their work.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 251 or 261; ENGL 103, 104, and third or fourth year standing.
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for media and communication majors; fulfils corporate communication writing requirement.
2025-2026 MCOM 453

Editing for Newspapers & Magazines

Building on skills introduced in MCOM 251, 261, or 452, students learn the art of editing for magazines and newspapers. Students study examples of published magazines and newspapers (both print and online), write and edit a piece of their own with the intent to publish their work, and apply their knowledge to pieces submitted for publication in a student publication to be created around this course.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Course fee
2026-2027 MCOM 453

Editing for Newspapers & Magazines

Building on skills introduced in MCOM 251, 261, or 452, students learn the art of editing for magazines and newspapers. Students study examples of published magazines and newspapers (both print and online), write and edit a piece of their own with the intent to publish their work, and apply their knowledge to pieces submitted for publication in a student publication to be created around this course.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 251 or 261 or 452; or ENGL 103 and 104; or ENGL 207 or 208; or instructor's consent (writing samples may be required)
NB: Course fee
MCOM 453

Editing for Newspapers and Magazines

Building on skills introduced in MCOM 251, 261, or 452, students learn the art of editing for magazines and newspapers. Students study examples of published magazines and newspapers (both print and online), write and edit a piece of their own with the intent to publish their work, and apply their knowledge to pieces submitted for publication in a student publication to be created around this course.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 251 or 261 or 452; or ENGL 103 and 104; or ENGL 207 or 208; or instructor's permission (writing samples may be required). (3-0 or 3 0)
NB: Course fee. Fulfills corporate communication writing requirement.
2026-2027 MCOM 460

Public Relations Strategy Capstone

Brings together the public relations and strategic communication curriculum in a client-based campaign project. Working in teams that simulate a professional agency setting, students research a real organization’s communication challenge, identify key audience groups, develop clearly defined and measurable objectives, and create an integrated communication strategy that supports the organization’s goals. The course emphasizes evidence-informed planning, including formative research, audience and message analysis, channel selection across paid, earned, shared, and owned media, as well as ethical and legal considerations, budget development, timelines, and evaluation methods.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 252 and third-year standing.
2025-2026 MCOM 461

On the Road: Travel & Adventure Journalism

Explore the world of travel journalism and adventure writing. In this senior workshop course, students will critique each other’s work and read, discuss, and analyze travel literature to understand its roots and conventions. Students need not be world travelers to write their own travel-based essays: their unique observations, voice, and writing ability all contribute to make a good story, even in their own backyards. Builds on storytelling techniques, critical theory, and application of aesthetic principles acquired in introductory and intermediate courses in narrative nonfiction.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 MCOM 461

On the Road: Travel & Adventure Journalism

Explore the world of travel journalism and adventure writing. In this senior workshop course, students will critique each other’s work and read, discuss, and analyze travel literature to understand its roots and conventions. Students need not be world travelers to write their own travel-based essays: their unique observations, voice, and writing ability all contribute to make a good story, even in their own backyards. Builds on storytelling techniques, critical theory, and application of aesthetic principles acquired in introductory and intermediate courses in narrative nonfiction.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 251 or 261; or instructor's consent
MCOM 461

On the Road: Travel and Adventure Journalism

Explore the world of travel journalism and adventure writing. In this senior workshop course, students will critique each other’s work and read, discuss, and analyze travel literature to understand its roots and conventions. Students need not be world travelers to write their own travel-based essays: their unique observations, voice, and writing ability all contribute to make a good story, even in their own backyards. Builds on storytelling techniques, critical theory, and application of aesthetic principles acquired in introductory and intermediate courses in narrative nonfiction.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 251 or 261; or permission of the instructor.
MCOM 469

Professional Writing Capstone

Serves as opportunity for students to bring diverse learning and skills from across their program in order to research, write and/or carry out a senior creative thesis, portfolio, or publishing project in literary journalism or narrative nonfiction. Students gain skills in curation, editing, project management, aesthetic research methodology, and integrative and performative thinking. Students will gain deeper scholarly and professional understanding of aesthetic research methodology, and integrative and performative thinking. Students will gain deeper scholarly and professional understanding of aesthetic considerations in communication, forge professional and academic contacts, and demonstrate mastery of relevant theory, principles, and writing strategies. The course concludes with a public performance to peers, faculty, and professional leaders.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Students must be majoring in Media + Communication (Professional Writing Stream), and have third or fourth year standing.
NB: Course fee. Required of students majoring in the professional writing stream or minor. May be taken by other students with permission of instructor (sample writing may be required).
2025-2026 MCOM 469

Professional Writing Capstone

Serves as opportunity for students to bring diverse learning and skills from across their program in order to research, write and/or carry out a senior creative thesis, portfolio, or publishing project in literary journalism or narrative nonfiction. Students gain skills in curation, editing, project management, aesthetic research methodology, and integrative and performative thinking. Students will gain deeper scholarly and professional understanding of aesthetic research methodology, and integrative and performative thinking. Students will gain deeper scholarly and professional understanding of aesthetic considerations in communication, forge professional and academic contacts, and demonstrate mastery of relevant theory, principles, and writing strategies. The course concludes with a public performance to peers, faculty, and professional leaders.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Course fee. Required of students majoring in the Professional Writing stream or minor. May be taken by other students with instructor's consent (sample writing may be required).
2026-2027 MCOM 469

Professional Writing Capstone

Serves as opportunity for students to bring diverse learning and skills from across their program in order to research, write and/or carry out a senior creative thesis, portfolio, or publishing project in literary journalism or narrative nonfiction. Students gain skills in curation, editing, project management, aesthetic research methodology, and integrative and performative thinking. Students will gain deeper scholarly and professional understanding of aesthetic research methodology, and integrative and performative thinking. Students will gain deeper scholarly and professional understanding of aesthetic considerations in communication, forge professional and academic contacts, and demonstrate mastery of relevant theory, principles, and writing strategies. The course concludes with a public performance to peers, faculty, and professional leaders.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Students must be majoring in Media + Communication (Professional Writing Stream) and have third- or fourth-year standing
NB: Course fee. Required of students majoring in the Professional Writing stream or minor. May be taken by other students with instructor's consent (sample writing may be required).
MCOM 471

Persuasive Communication

This course investigates the art, science, and practice of persuasive communication in its many forms and contexts. It examines theories and research in human influence and how language, images, and non-verbal cues can mold people's attitudes and actions. There is opportunity to carry out a social science project in interpersonal or mediated persuasion, and to seriously consider the ethical implications of one's persuasive efforts.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 171, or permission of instructor, and at least third year standing.
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for media and communication majors and fulfils leadership requirement for corporate communication majors.
2025-2026 MCOM 471

Persuasive Communication

This course investigates the art, science, and practice of persuasive communication in its many forms and contexts. It examines theories and research in human influence and how language, images, and non-verbal cues can mold people's attitudes and actions. There is opportunity to carry out a social science project in interpersonal or mediated persuasion, and to seriously consider the ethical implications of one's persuasive efforts.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for Media + Communication majors.
2026-2027 MCOM 471

Persuasive Communication

This course investigates the art, science, and practice of persuasive communication in its many forms and contexts. It examines theories and research in human influence and how language, images, and non-verbal cues can mold people's attitudes and actions. There is opportunity to carry out a social science project in interpersonal or mediated persuasion, and to seriously consider the ethical implications of one's persuasive efforts.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 171, or instructor's consent, and at least third-year standing
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for Media + Communication majors.
MCOM 472

Leadership Communication in Multi-cultural Contexts

Students explore the complexities of leadership communication in multi-cultural, non-western contexts through topics such as gender and social structures, motivation, decision-making, negotiating conflict, and managing projects and change. The course draws on leadership theories, metaphors, and global leadership research to define culturally preferred leadership attributes and behaviours, and effective cross-cultural communication in comparative global settings.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 372.
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for media and communication majors and fulfils leadership requirement for corporate communication majors.
Cross-listed: ANTH 452.
2025-2026 MCOM 472

Leadership Communication in Multi-Cultural Contexts

Students explore the complexities of leadership communication in multi-cultural, non-western contexts through topics such as gender and social structures, motivation, decision-making, negotiating conflict, and managing projects and change. The course draws on leadership theories, metaphors, and global leadership research to define culturally preferred leadership attributes and behaviours, and effective cross-cultural communication in comparative global settings.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for Media + Communication majors.
2026-2027 MCOM 472

Leadership Communication in Multi-Cultural Contexts

Students explore the complexities of leadership communication in multi-cultural, non-western contexts through topics such as gender and social structures, motivation, decision-making, negotiating conflict, and managing projects and change. The course draws on leadership theories, metaphors, and global leadership research to define culturally preferred leadership attributes and behaviours, and effective cross-cultural communication in comparative global settings.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 372
NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for Media + Communication majors.
MCOM 473

Women, Communication & Leadership

This course focuses on central current themes in the study of women in positions of power and leadership in Western society. Students focus on gendered communication patterns and tendencies, specifically concerning women in positions of influence in politics and media.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least third year standing, and/or permission of instructor.
NB: Not offered every year.
2025-2026 MCOM 473

Women, Communication & Leadership

This course focuses on central current themes in the study of women in positions of power and leadership in Western society. Students focus on gendered communication patterns and tendencies, specifically concerning women in positions of influence in politics and media.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year.
2026-2027 MCOM 473

Women, Communication & Leadership

This course focuses on central current themes in the study of women in positions of power and leadership in Western society. Students focus on gendered communication patterns and tendencies, specifically concerning women in positions of influence in politics and media.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least third-year standing, and/or instructor's consent
NB: Not offered every year.
2025-2026 MCOM 474

Language & Gender

A survey course of the central themes in the study of gender-differentiated language use, such as differences in conversational practice, conversational differences in mixed talk and single-sex talk, as well as the complexity in intimate talk between men and women.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year.
2026-2027 MCOM 474

Language & Gender

A survey course of the central themes in the study of gender-differentiated language use, such as differences in conversational practice, conversational differences in mixed talk and single-sex talk, as well as the complexity in intimate talk between men and women.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LING 210 or PSYC 315 or third- or fourth-year Media + Communication standing
NB: Not offered every year.
MCOM 474

Language and Gender

A survey course of the central themes in the study of gender-differentiated language use, such as differences in conversational practice, conversational differences in mixed talk and single-sex talk, as well as the complexity in intimate talk between men and women.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LING 210 or PSYC 315 or third or fourth year media and communication standing.
NB: Not offered every year.
2025-2026 MCOM 475

Communication & Diversity

This seminar style class explores various and complex dimensions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in society. Students examine the barriers to professional advancement that are faced by non-mainstream groups. The course proposes an Inclusive Workplace Model and effective communication for managing complexity, engaging diversity, navigating difference, and removing obstacles to inclusion and to organizational effectiveness and growth.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 MCOM 475

Communication & Diversity

This seminar style class explores various and complex dimensions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in society. Students examine the barriers to professional advancement that are faced by non-mainstream groups. The course proposes an Inclusive Workplace Model and effective communication for managing complexity, engaging diversity, navigating difference, and removing obstacles to inclusion and to organizational effectiveness and growth.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least third-year standing
MCOM 475

Communication and Diversity

This seminar style class explores various and complex dimensions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in society. Students examine the barriers to professional advancement that are faced by non-mainstream groups. The course proposes an Inclusive Workplace Model and effective communication for managing complexity, engaging diversity, navigating difference, and removing obstacles to inclusion and to organizational effectiveness and growth.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least third year standing.
NB: Fulfils leadership communication requirement for corporate communication major.
MCOM 479

Leadership Communication Capstone

Students bring diverse learning and skills from across their program in order to research and write and/or carry out a senior thesis or organizational project in leadership or strategic communication. Students gain skills in project management, research methodology, and integrative thinking in order to collect social scientific data, advance complex arguments, and/or help an organization achieve its communication goals. Students will gain deeper scholarly and professional understanding of communication, forge professional and academic contacts, and demonstrate mastery of relevant theory, principles and writing strategies. Students conclude the course with a public presentation to peers, faculty, and professional leaders regarding the main project.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Required of all students majoring in Media + Communication (Leadership Stream) or Corporate Communication with third or fourth year standing.
2025-2026 MCOM 479

Leadership Communication Capstone

Students bring diverse learning and skills from across their program in order to research and write and/or carry out a senior thesis or organizational project in leadership or strategic communication. Students gain skills in project management, research methodology, and integrative thinking in order to collect social scientific data, advance complex arguments, and/or help an organization achieve its communication goals. Students will gain deeper scholarly and professional understanding of communication, forge professional and academic contacts, and demonstrate mastery of relevant theory, principles and writing strategies. Students conclude the course with a public presentation to peers, faculty, and professional leaders regarding the main project.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Required of all students majoring in Media + Communication (Leadership Stream).
2026-2027 MCOM 479

Leadership Communication Capstone

Students bring diverse learning and skills from across their program in order to research and write and/or carry out a senior thesis or organizational project in leadership or strategic communication. Students gain skills in project management, research methodology, and integrative thinking in order to collect social scientific data, advance complex arguments, and/or help an organization achieve its communication goals. Students will gain deeper scholarly and professional understanding of communication, forge professional and academic contacts, and demonstrate mastery of relevant theory, principles and writing strategies. Students conclude the course with a public presentation to peers, faculty, and professional leaders regarding the main project.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing
NB: Required of all students majoring in Media + Communication (Leadership Stream).