Communication studies provide a fundamental understanding of why we communicate and how to understand each other. This is vital in any situation, from interpersonal relationships in a variety of settings (social, family, academic, and the workplace), to understanding intercultural communication and persuasive messaging.
Focused studies on relationships, media and culture
Communications is an essential foundation for all college studies and career paths. Communications courses can be taken individually by University Transfer students, as part of a related program, or as an elective in many other Camosun programs.
Communications courses
Communications courses can be taken individually by University Transfer students, as part of a related program, or as an elective in many other Camosun programs.
Course Description | Course Code |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies | CMNS |
| Digital Media | DIME |
| Comics & Graphic Novels | VIST |
Related programs
Camosun offers flexible programs that give you the chance to explore your passion for Communications.
- Arts and Science Studies Diploma
- Associate of Arts Degree in English
- Comics and Graphic Novels
- Digital Communication
- Digital Production, Writing and Design
- University Transfer
Program or individual courses
You can take Communications courses within one of our 2-year programs or as individual courses within our university transfer program. If you plan to take individual courses at Camosun, when you apply online, you will select University Transfer as your program option.
Considering communications
- How do we communicate with society, family, peers, media, and how does this shape our self-perception?
- What factors influence our communication with others?
- How do we communicate in groups, and what are some strategies for effective group communication?
- What effect does mobile technology (i.e. cellphones) have on communication?
- Does social media actually make us more social?
- Are we moving into a "surveillance society" where anyone can record the actions of others (i.e. rioters) on personal camera phones?
- How does media, particularly journalism, frame events and influence its version of news on society?
- Is there such a thing as "media effects", i.e. does watching violent programs make people more violent?
- Are Canadians dominated by American culture (films, TV)?
- How influenced are audiences by advertising, or PR "spin"?
- What types of communication are appropriate under which circumstances, and how does this differ across cultures?
"Technology, on its own, does not cause this new way of relating to our emotions and other people. But it does make it easy."
— Sherry Turkle
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