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MCOM 351	MCOM 351 Business and Technical Writing Course Credits: 3 This workshop course offers students effective techniques for written and oral communication within the fields of business and industry, including key aspects of technical correspondence, report writing, oral communication, and the jobseeking process. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 103, 104; MCOM 191 and at least third year standing or instructor's permission. NB: Course fee. Required of corporate communication majors.
MCOM 352	MCOM 352 Multimedia Journalism Course Credits: 3 A hands-on seminar that explores the use of text, images, sound, video, data and graphics to tell stories in an engaging way. Students will leverage digital tools, social media platforms, and research to inform, educate or entertain. The course explores historical aspects, storytelling structures, design concepts, ethical issues, writing styles, and the business of media. Prerequisite(s): MCOM 231 and 251, or instructor's consent. NB: Lab fee. Fulfils corporate communication major writing requirement.
MCOM 371	MCOM 371 Relational Communicaton Course Credits: 3 This course provides an in-depth look at communication in close relationships. The course begins with models of relational communication and proceeds with self- and other perceptions, verbal and nonverbal strategies and rituals, then the larger processes of communication in developing, sustaining, struggling, and ending relationships. Three featured topics include the role of conflict, verbal abuse, and personal style as factors in close relationships. Prerequisite(s): At least third year standing. (3-0 ; 0-0) NB: Course fee. Fulfils leadership communication requirement for corporate communication majors.
MCOM 372	MCOM 372 Cross-cultural Communication Course Credits: 3 This course is about the nature of cross-cultural interaction. Cultural concepts and contexts are explored through taxonomies, theories, and comparative analysis. Through in-class and out-of-class activities, students become self-aware and other-aware. Students also experiment with cultural behaviours and cultural change, aiming to increase both explanatory and predictive cultural knowledge, and enhance behavioural competencies. Cross-listed: ANTH 302, LING 302. Prerequisite(s): Registration preference given to media and communication majors, concentrations, or minors, as well as corporate communication majors, TESL certificate, Inter cultural religious studies, and international studies programs. (3-0 or 3-0) NB: Fulfils University core requirement for social and global inquiry. Required of all corporate communication majors. Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for media and communication major.
MCOM 391	MCOM 391 Communication Field Placement Course Credits: 1 This practicum provides students with a workand-learn experience in the field of media and communication, both on or off campus. In addition to their workplace experience, practica students meet regularly as a class to explore workplace issues and communication challenges. Class sessions are formatted as a professional workshop, whereby students demonstrate leadership skills in public speaking, visual presentation, and group interaction. Course assignments require students to respond to reflective questions about their own communication strengths and personal development as emerging professionals. Not required of media and communication majors, but 3 s.h. required of corporate communication majors. Prerequisite(s): Second year standing or above. NB: Open only to media and communication majors, concentrations, and minors; corporate communication majors; and students working with student media (i.e., student newspaper, student yearbook, student video yearbook). Only 3 sem. hrs. apply toward the major; others go to electives for a maximum total of 8 sem. hrs. Communication Field Placement courses are pass/fail courses.
MCOM 392	MCOM 392 Communication Field Placement Course Credits: 2 This field placement provides students with a work-and-learn experience in the field of media and communication, both on or off campus. In addition to their workplace experience, practica students meet regularly as a class to explore workplace issues and communication challenges. Class sessions are formatted as a professional workshop, whereby students demonstrate leadership skills in public speaking, visual presentation, and group interaction. Course assignments require students to respond to reflective questions about their own communication strengths and personal development as emerging professionals. Not required of media and communication majors, but 3 s.h. required of corporate communication majors. Prerequisite(s): Second year standing or above. NB: Open only to media and communication majors, concentrations, and minors; corporate communication majors; and students working with student media (i.e., student newspaper, student yearbook, student video yearbook). Only 3 sem. hrs. apply toward the major; others go to electives for a maximum total of 8 sem. hrs. Communication Field Placement courses are pass/fail courses.
MCOM 393	MCOM 393 Communication Field Placement Course Credits: 3 This field placement provides students with a work-and-learn experience in the field of media and communication, both on or off campus. In addition to their workplace experience, practica students meet regularly as a class to explore workplace issues and communication challenges. Class sessions are formatted as a professional workshop, whereby students demonstrate leadership skills in public speaking, visual presentation, and group interaction. Course assignments require students to respond to reflective questions about their own communication strengths and personal development as emerging professionals. Not required of media and communication majors, but 3 s.h. required of corporate communication majors. Prerequisite(s): Second year standing or above. NB: Open only to media and communication majors, concentrations, and minors; corporate communication majors; and students working with student media (i.e., student newspaper, student yearbook, student video yearbook). Only 3 sem. hrs. apply toward the major; others go to electives for a maximum total of 8 sem. hrs. Communication Field Placement courses are pass/fail courses.
MCOM 411	MCOM 411 Media, Culture, and Criticism Course Credits: 3 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. 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 451	MCOM 451 Public Relations Writing Course Credits: 3 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. Prerequisite(s): MCOM 252, or 261, or instructor's consent. NB: Course fee. Fulfils corporate communication writing requirement.

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