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MCOM 452	MCOM 452 Feature Writing for Newspapers and Magazines Course Credits: 3 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. 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.
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 461	MCOM 461 On the Road: Travel and Adventure Journalism Course Credits: 3 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. Prerequisite(s): MCOM 251 or 261; or permission of the instructor.
MCOM 469	MCOM 469 Professional Writing Capstone Course Credits: 3 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. 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).
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 473	MCOM 473 Women, Communication & Leadership Course Credits: 3 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. Prerequisite(s): At least third year standing, and/or permission of instructor. NB: Not offered every year.
MCOM 474	MCOM 474 Language and Gender Course Credits: 3 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. Prerequisite(s): LING 210 or PSYC 315 or third or fourth year media and communication standing. NB: Not offered every year.
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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