MA - Core Courses (required for all MA students)
CMCT 6000 3.0: Core Issues in Cultural Studies.
This course provides an overview of the historical development of theories and approaches to cultural studies, surveying contemporary theories and discussing a wide range of approaches. The course deals with areas of inquiry in cultural studies that are the subject of debate and controversy and draws on materials from a number of disciplines. Topics include the meaning of culture, subjectivity and identity, constructionism, commodification, the culture industry, hegemony, public sphere, modernity and postmodernity, colonial and postcolonial theories, citizenship and civil societies.
Master's core course. Same as Ryerson CC 8900.
CMCT 6001 3.0: Core Issues in Communication Studies.
This course provides an overview of the historical development of theories and approaches to communication studies, surveying contemporary theories and discussing a wide range of approaches. The course deals with areas of inquiry in communication studies that are the subject of debate and controversy and draws on materials from a number of disciplines. Topics include political economy, commodification and markets, representation and discourse, medium theory (McLuhan), audience theory and reception theory, interpretive theories and feminist approaches
Master's Core course. Same as Ryerson CC 8901.
CMCT 6002 3.0: Research Methods Workshop.
Students in the core courses are required to attend this workshop on research methods in communication and cultural studies. These sessions are designed to complement the theoretical materials presented in the core seminars and will provide an overview of the range of research methods in communication and cultural studies. The course introduces students to a wide range of methods and approaches, including research design (qualitative and quantitative), survey research, content analysis, textual analysis, discourse analysis, historiography, legal and documentary research, ethnographic techniques, cultural studies approaches, and others.
Same as Ryerson CC 8902.
CMCT 6003 0.0: Seminar in Communication Research and Practice.
This seminar presents an overview of current work in the field and features presentations by faculty and students in the programme on their current and proposed projects. It explores current approaches and perspectives in policy analysis and applied research in communication and culture.
No course credit. Master's Level. Same as Ryerson CC 8903.
Courses Menu
Core Courses
• MA - Core Courses
• PhD - Core Courses
Fields of Study and related Foundation Courses
• Media & Culture
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Politics & Policy
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Technology in Practice
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Independent Study Courses
Elective Courses
• Com Cult Program Course Descriptions (pdf)
• Other York University Courses
TIMETABLES
• Summer 2012 *
• Winter 2012 *
* Subject to change *
