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Course ID	Course
MCOM 453	MCOM 453 Editing for Newspapers and Magazines Course Credits: 3 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. 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.
MCOM 471	MCOM 471 Persuasive Communication Course Credits: 3 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. 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.
MCOM 472	MCOM 472 Leadership Communication in Multi-cultural Contexts Course Credits: 3 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. Cross-listed: ANTH 452. Prerequisite(s): MCOM 372. NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for media and communication majors and fulfils leadership requirement for corporate communication majors.
MCOM 475	MCOM 475 Communication and Diversity Course Credits: 3 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. Prerequisite(s): At least third year standing. NB: Fulfils leadership communication requirement for corporate communication major.
MCOM 479	MCOM 479 Leadership Communication Capstone Course Credits: 3 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. Prerequisite(s): Required of all students majoring in Media + Communication (Leadership Stream) or Corporate Communication with third or fourth year standing.

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