SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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ACADEMIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

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OCTOBER 19, 1972

MOTION 1; "That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors,

as set forth in Paper S.72-126, 72--126A, and 72-126 B, the

establishment of a Department of Communication Studies, with

effect from September 1, 1973."

MOTION 2: "That Senate approve, as set forth in Paper S.72-126 A, the

Communication Studies Undergraduate program proposal including:

i) The Undergraduate program requirements;

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ii) The following courses:

CS 100-3 Explorations in Communications

CS 200-3 Theory and Process of Communications

CS 210-3 Introduction to Communication Behaviour

CS 230-3 Introduction to Communications Media

CS 235-3 Introduction to Visual Language

CS 239-3 Acoustic Dimensions of Communications I

CS 303-3 Communications as a Bio-Social Process

CS 311-3 Communication and Creativity

CS 320-5 Communication Processes and Interpersonal

Behaviour I

CS 331-5

Communications

Media: Theory and Research I

CS 332-3 Problems and Techniques in Social Documentation

CS 333-3 Communications Policy in Canada - Past, Present

and Future

CS 335-3 Film as a Social Tool

CS 336-3 Social Change and Community Radio

CS 337-3 Video Techniques, Capabilities and Applications

CS 339-3 Acoustic Dimensions of Communications II

CS 400-5 Communications Theory: Systematic Formulations

CS 401-5 Communications and Community Advocacy

CS 403-5 Communication and Communities

CS 410-5 Cognitive Development in Communication and Learning

CS 420-5 Communication Processes and Interpersonal Behaviour II

CS 431-5 Communications Media: Theory and Research II

CS 433-5 Ccmmun:Lcations Media and the Balance of Power

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MOTION 3;

CS 450-5 Directed Readings

CS 451-5 Directed Study

CS 493-15 Research in Media and Social Change

CS 495-15 The Social Documentation Process - Film

CS 496-15 The Social Documentation Process -' Radio

CS 497-15 The Social Documentation Process - Video

CS 498-18 Individual Study Semester

CS 499-15 Individual Study Semester."

"That Senate approve

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as set forth in Paper S.72-126 B, the

Communication Studies Graduate program proposal including:

i)

The Graduate Studies program requirements;

ii)

The following courses:

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CS 800-5 Contemporary Approaches in Communication Studies

CS 801-5 Design and Methodology in Communication Research

CS 810-5 Human Factors in Communication

CS 820-5 Interpersonal and Group Processes I

CS 821-5 Interpersonal and Group Processes II

CS 825-5 The Social Matrix of Communication

CS 830-5 Communications Media: Research and Development I

CS 831-5 Communications Media: Research and Development II

CS 840-5 Advanced Communication Theory

CS 850-5 Directed Readings and Research

CS 860-5 Selected Topics

CS 870-5 Field Study

CS 880-5 Graduate Seminar

CS 895

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Project Submission

CS 898 ?

Thesis."

MOTION 4:

"That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors, as

set forth in Paper S.72-126, that the Department of Communication Studies

shall be part of the Division of General Studies. If and when the

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies is approved by the Board of

Governors the Department of Communication Studies shall be part of

that Faculty."

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MOTION 5: "That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors, as set

forth in Paper S.72-126, that Behavioural Science Foundations and

Communication Studies courses continue to be offered until August 31,

1973, at which time they will be removed from the Calendar."

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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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MEMORANDUM

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Academic Planning Committee

Subjed

...........Communicato.Studies Proposal . . .j Date..

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October 18, 1972

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At the Senate meeting of April 5, 1971 the following four motions

contained in Senate paper S.71-51 were referred to the Academic

Planning Committee:

Motion I: That the Educational Foundations Centre be organized

into one administrative unit; that this unit be recognized for

University purposes as a Department; and that there be no sub-

departments within the Educational Foundations Centre.

Motion II: That the courses for the Educational Foundations

Centre, as detailed in paper S.71-51(b) be approved.

Motion III: That in view of the extensive nature of the proposed

changes for the Educational Foundations Centre and the advanced

knowledge of Senate of the intent of the Faculty of Education to

bring forward major changes that Senate

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suspend the rules pertain-

ing to the two semester time delay prior to the offering of

courses approved by Senate - to permit the offering of the

Educational Foundations Centre courses approved by Senate (S.71-51b)

on or after September 1, 1971.

Motion IV: That a modification of Senate paper S.401 be approved

to the effect that the criteria for Education Minors as part of

the requirements for the B-Ed. degree be as stated in S.71-51b.

Because Senate did not include a specific charge in its referral of the four

motions contained.in

S.71-51, the President, on April 28, 1971, provided to

the Academic Planning Committee a more specific and detailed charge:

1.

The Academic Planning Committee is charged to bring forward to

me, for referral to Senate, a recommendation as to the role of

Fine Arts Courses within the University.

2.

The Academic Planning Committee is charged to bring forward to

me, for referral to

Senate, a

recommendation as to the adminis-

trative placement of the Kinesiology Program/Physical Development

Studies within the University.

3.

The Academic Planning Committee is charged to address itself to

the quantitative and qualitative needs of the Province in the

area of teacher's education.

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4. The Academic Planning Committee is charged to bring forward to

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me, for referral to Senate, a recommendation as to the role,

structure and organization within the University of the Educational

Foundations Centre of the Faculty of Education.

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At a special meeting of Senate, held on October 25, 1971, to consider

the report of the Academic Planning Committee on the reorganization of

the Faculty of Education, a series of twenty-eight motions were con-

sidered and motions passed to implement them. The motions pertaining

specifically to the proposed program in Communication Studies were as

follows:

9.

That within the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies there be

established an interim Department of Social Relations comprising

those faculty members from within the present Faculty of Education

who wish to transfer to such a Department.

10.

That the faculty members transferred to the Department of Social

Relations continue, for the present, to offer those courses which

are currently offered by Behavioural Science Foundations and

Communications Studies.

11.

That the Academic Planning Committee establish an M Hoc Steering

Committee as an interim curriculum committee for the Department of

Social

Relations

and that this committee be responsible for sub-

mitting to the Academic Planning Committee (no later than January

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31, 1972), through the Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies, the

proposal for a coherent program

in Social Relations

which would

both have a content distinct from that of courses offered elsewhere

in the

University and be

well suited to the qualifications and

research interests of faculty members in the Department.

12.

That within 30 days of receiving such

a

program proposal the

Academic Planning Committee recommend its acceptance or otherwise

to Senate.

13.

That the programs of the Department of Pine and Performing Arts

and the Department of Social Relations, if approved., be subject

to review by the Academic Planning Cotanittee no later than three

years after the inception of each program and that the

Academic

Planning Comnittee at

that time make

reconflendations

regarding the

continuing or discontinuation of each program with due provision

for the welfare of students involved.

At the meeting of the Board of Governors held on November 25, 1971, the

Board deferred consideration of Senate motion 9 above pending further

information regarding the area of Social Relations for which no distinct

program, goals or budgetary implications were presented. Furthermore,

the Board agreed that the units known as Behavioural Science Foundations.

and Communications Studies would, until otherwise provided for, report

to the Academic Vice-President with any questions of administration to

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be resolved by the President.

3. Following these actions by Senate and the Board of Governors, members

of the former departments of Behavioural Science Foundations and Com-

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Omunications Studies prepared an initial proposal which was then con-

sidered by the ad hoc curriculum committee struck for this purpose,

as well as by other departments in the University.

A considerable number of reservations and criticisms were expressed

regarding this proposal; and a central feature of this criticism

appeared to be the lack of focus for the program which, in turn, gave

rise to the appearance of considerable overlap with other University

courses without a compensatory core of knowledge. Serious consideration

was then given to ways in which these reservations might be overcome.

The result was to withdraw the initial proposal and abandon use of the

title "Social Relations" because it was obviously confusing and was in

part responsible for the apparent lack of focus of the program proposed.

A new program proposal was prepared carrying the title "Communication

Studies" and reviewed by the Ad Hoc Steering Committee established under

Motion II above, by consultants external to the University, by those

Departments in the University which related to the program proposed, and

by the Senate Committees on Graduate and Undergraduate Studies.

The program has been set up so that it may be implemented in stages over

three years, before each of which a review will take place. In the first

year, a core program, consisting of introductory courses prerequisite to

later studies and enough advanced courses to accommodate students wishing

to transfer into the program, will be mounted. The second year will see

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the implementation of sufficient upper levels courses to enable students

to achieve a major or minor in communications. The third phase will con-

sist of the introduction of the full program. At the same time, graduate

courses will continue to be offered to those students now enrolled with

some expansion to admit a small, highly selective intake as the Department

develops.

The Academic Planning Committee now transmits the Communication Studies

proposal to Senate with the following motions:,

1.

That a Department of Communication Studies be established, with

effect from September 1, 1973;

2.

That the attached undergraduate program proposal be approved;

3.

That the attached graduate program proposal be approved;

4.

That the Department of Communication Studies become the responsibility

of the Dean of the Division of General Studies.

5.

That all present Behavioural Science Foundations and Communication

Studies courses continue to be offered until August 31, 1973, at

which time they will be removed from the Calendar.

EXPLANATORY NOTE: Please observe that the course descriptions listed in the

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proposed Calendar statement are the ones which are intended

for inclusion within the Calendar. The somewhat more complete

information contained on the course proposal forms is for the

information of Senators.

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OVERVIEW OF A PROPOSAL FOR

A DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Introduction

Communication is a relatively new

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discipline. Perhaps the best statement

summarizing its content comes from Professor George Gerbner, Dean of the

Annenberg School of Communication, who states---

"The nature of the discipline of communications cuts across the arts,

humanities, social sciences, and many other older disciplines. Yet

communication study is not merely a cross-roads; it is also a field

of common problems and an intellectual domain with its own center of

gravity. That center is the study of the nature, production,

use,

and role of messages (or statements, symbols, etc.) in life and society.

We develop ways of thinking, knowing, and relating to each other largely

through the statements we share. Messages, Images, and complex symbol

systems cultivate assumptions about what

is,

what is important, and

what is right. They

provide

terms of affirmation and negation, identity

and alienation,, collaboration and conflict.

Creating, sharing and using symbols and statements is the 'humanizing'

process of man. A change in that process alters the nature of human

affairs.

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are in the midst of such a transformation. It stems from changes in

the technological and social bases of

sy?nbo l- p roduction - an industrial

revolution in information and popular culture. New media alter form,

content and context. New modes of

communication change

ways of selecting,

composing, and sharing perspectives.

New institutions

of communication

create publics and cultivate common consciousness across boundaries of

time, space, status and culture. New patterns of information animate

societies and

machines, and shape the terms of our engagement with each

other and the world. Man has changed the symbolic environment

that gives

meaning and direction to his activity. We have only begun to

inquire

into these meanings, these directions, and their alternatives."

The writers of this proposal agree with Gerbner and we emphasize the fact that

there is little Opportunity for the study of the discipline

in

this country,

particularly in the west. Our purpose is to present a strong academically

viable program for the study of communication media and interpersonal coinmuni-

cation.

History of the Program Development at S.F.U.

The President, in a paper presented to Senate in May 1971, charged the Academic

Planning Committee to bring forward, for referral to Senate, a recommendation

as to the role, structure and organization within the

University,

of the

Educational Foundations Center of the Faculty of Education. In August 1971, the

Academic Planning Committee reported to Senate as charged, recommending "that an

. Ad Hoc Steering Committee .... be immediately struck for the purpose of developing

for submission to the Academic Planning Committee .... a proposal for a progran.in

Human Relations and Communication Studies." the submission of this report, with

the permission of Senate, was delayed twice

during

the

past year

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proposal could be discussed by related departments and points of conflict

resolved. Further, the Academic Planning Committee forwarded the proposal

to the Senate Committees on Undergraduate and Graduate Studies for their

evaluation. After thorough discussion and a number of revisions, the

proposal was approved by the Academic Planning Committee and is now before

Senate.

The Nature of the Proposal

The program has two major emphases. The study of communication media and

its impact on social change; and the study of interpersonal communication.

It will be particularly useful for students interested in media studies

(application, effects, social usage, etc.) or

in

the application of communi-

cation processes in various other fields.

This dual emphasis is responsible for the development of a rather unique

program structure. There is the normal core of courses offered within the

Department, but there is a much greater than ordinary reliance upon the

offerings of related disciplines. This reflects the interdisciplinary

nature of communication and our recognition that a strong background in

these disciplines Is an integral part of our program. For example, the

Department will offer courses dealing with the media of human communication,

but the study of

particular

messages and

their quality

will be left to others

(Art, English, Mathematics, etc.).

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES

CALENDAR STATEMENT

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

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October 18, 1972

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Calendar Statement Undergraduate Studies

Communication Studies is a relatively new field of study which surveys questions

of human communication and the factors which affect it. Special attention is

given to the study of communication media (TV, radio, film, print) including the

social effects and uses of such media in Canadian society.

The Department of Communication Studies at Simon Fraser University is an inter-

disciplinary research and teaching centre which works in close cooperation with

several other departments in the University. The Department provides programs

in - the Communication Media (social uses and effects of TV, film, radio), and

- Communication Theory and Behaviour (research and study in the areas of

intrapersonal, Interpersonal and group communication).

Representative programs in each area are shown under item V below.

I. Major in Communication Studies

Requirements: Students in the general

degree

program must complete a total

of 120 semester hours (see requirements for the general

degree, page

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Lower Levels (Normally the first 60 credit hours)

a)

The program will normally include CS 100 and CS 200, as well as

any workshops or other preparation required for the specific pro-

gram selected by the student.

b)

Students, in consultation with the departmental advisor, are

normally required to take at least 12

semester

hours in each of

sciences.

the general areas of the humanities, social

sciences

and natural

2.

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Upper Levels

a)

The program normally includes a minimum of 45 credit hours in

courses numbered 300 and above, of which at least 28 hours must

be selected from Communication Studies or an area approved by

the Department.

b)

Students are normally required to select, In consultation with

the departmental advisor,

a program

of 14-18 hours from courses

outside the Department.

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Honors in Communication Studies

The Honors Program Is designed for those exceptionally able students who

wish to pursue a more

intensive

study of Communication than is offered

by the Major Program. The Honors Program is directed towards the inte-

gration of theoretical and factual information and the development of

relevant skills by independent study, tutorial guidance, -small group

seminars and research experience, and will culminate in a final report

by the student to be submitted to his advisor

by the end of the next to

final semester of the student's academic work. Normally, students will

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undertake a 498 course as part of the

requirements

for an Honors Degree.

Students who wish to undertake Honors work should apply to the Departmental

Chairman.

Requirements: Students In the Honors degree program must complete a

minimum of 132 semester hours (see requirements for the

Honors Degree, page

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1.

Lower Levels

As for the Major Program.

2.

Upper Levels

a)

The program Includes a minimum of 72 credit hours of which at

least 60 must be numbered 300 and' above. 48 of these must be

selected from Communication Studies or an area approved by the

Department.

b)

Normally students will be required to take Communication Studies

498-18: Individual

Study Semester.

c)

Honors students will be required to maintain a cumulative Grade

Point Average of 3.00 In fulfilling the Honors Program component.

III.

Combined Programs

Students wishing to undertake combined programs with other university

departments should consult the departmental advisor.

IV.

Minor Programs

A minor program consists of 14-18 hours

upper divièion credits in Communi-

cations Studies.

V. Representative Programs

Note: These programs are examples. Additional courses, determined in

consultation with the student's advisor, would be added from other

departments to fill out the student's overall requirements.

I.

Communication Media

and Social Change.

Lower Division Courses

CS 100-3 Explorations in Communications

CS 200-3 Theory and Process of

Communication

CS 230-3 Introduction

to Communications Media

Upper Division Courses

CS 331-5 Communications Media: Theory and Research I

CS 333-3 Communications Policy

in Canada

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CS 401-5

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Communications and Community Advocacy

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CS 431-5

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Communications Media: Theory and Research II

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CS 433-5 ?

Communications Media and the Balance of Power

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CS 493-15 ?

Research in Media and Social Change

Geog 425-5 Geography of Communications

Psych 315-3 Survey Design and Sampling Methods in Social Science

PSA 465-5

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Problems of Social Change in Advanced Industrial

Societies

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Interpersonal Communication

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Lower Division Courses

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CS 100-3

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Explorations in Communications

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CS 200-3

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Theory and Process of Communication

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CS 210-3 ?

Introduction to Communication Behaviour

Psych 201-3 General Experimental Psychology

Upper Division Courses

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CS 303-3

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Communication as a Bio-Socia]. Process

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CS 320-3 ?

Communication Processes and Interpersonal Behaviour I

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CS 400-5 ?

Communication Theory: Systematic Formulations

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CS 410-5

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Cognitive Development in Communication and Learning

CS 420-5

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Communication Processes and Interpersonal Behaviour II

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CS 450-5 ?

Directed Readings

Kines 320-3 Cultural Aspects of Human Movement

Psych 330-3 Situation Perception

Psych 360-3 Social Psychology

Psych 410-5 Research Design

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Description of Courses

is N.B. STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED BSF OR CC&A COURSE WORK SHOULD CONSULT

THE DEPARTMENTAL ADVISOR BEFORE ENROLLING IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

COURSES. STUDENTS INTENDING TO TAKE THE

FOLLOWING COURSES MUST

HAVE

PREVIOUSLY

COMPLETED AN APPROPRIATE WORKSHOP AND SHOULD CONSULT

THE DEPARTMENTAL ADVISOR: CS 230, 235, 239, 331, 332, 335, 336, 337,

339, 431.

CS 100-3 Explorations in Communications

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(1-2-0)

The student will be introduced to a wide variety of methods of human

communication, such as verbal and non-verbal communication, the

functions of media and the nature of communication breakdown. An

opportunity will be provided for an examination of the relation

between the content of the course and increased awareness on the part

of the student of his own communications.

CS 200-3 Theory and Process of Communications

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(1-2-0)

Introduction to theories of human communication and the processes by

which information Is organized, coded and channelled; an examination

of verbal and non-verbal dimensions; the role of noise and feedback;

the use of media as social extensions of individual communication.

Pre-requisite: Communications 100-3 or departmental approval.

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CS 210-3 Introduction to Communication

Behavi ?

(0-3-0)

Introduction to personal and interpersonal, communications and their

role in the development

,

of self. Particular emphasis will be placed

on the nature and adequacy of the student's own methods of communica-

tion.

Pre-requisite: Communications

100-3 or departmental approval.

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CS

230-3 Introduction

to Communications Media

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(2-1-0)

A survey of developments in communications technology and networks

as they

affect and are affected by. social, political and cultural

life;

policy, legislation and change related to communications media.

Pre-requisite: CS 100-3 or departmental approval.

CS 235-3 Introduction to Visual Language

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(2-0-4)

Introduction, through still photography and slide-sound sequences, to

the development of observational techniques in social documentation.

Pre-requisite: CS 100-3

or departmental approval.

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CS 239-3 Acoustic Dimensions of Communications i

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(1-1-2)

A course designed to develop the student's perception and conception of

sound. This course is introductory for the student wishing to pursue

studies in music and acoustic studies.

Pre-requisite: CS 100-3 or departmental approval.

CS 303-3

Communications

as a Bio-Socjaj. Process

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(2-1-0)

Primary emphasis will be placed on the nature and role of non-verbal

and verbal communication in human

adaptation.

Pre-requisite:

CS 100-3. ?

Cs 200 recommended.

CS 311-3 Communication and Creativity

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(2-2-0)

Examination

of the origins and the communication of creativity factors

associated with innovation and

originality in

the arts and

sciences.

Pre-requisite:

CS 100-3. ?

Cs

200 recommended.

CS 320-5 Communication

Processes and Interpersonal Behaviour I (2-3-0)

groups

An

examination

(work groijps,

of

groups

informal

as temporary

groups,

therapy

and permanent

and

encounter

systems;

groups,

types of

etc.)

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as related to social purpose; leadership and other significant roles;

phases of group development.

Pre-requisite: CS 200-3.

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Psych.. 201-3 recommended.

CS 331-5 Communications Media: Theory and Research I

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(2-3-0)

A historical survey of models, methods and problems in communications

media studies and social science research.

Pre-requisite: CS 100-3.,

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CS 230-3 strongly recommended.

CS 332-3 Problems and Techniques

in Social Documentation

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(1-2-0)

Examination of the use of media In social documentation. Factors

governing choice of media; interaction effects of media and subjects

subjects.

of documentational relationships and

professional responsibilities

to

Pre-requisite: CS 100-3.

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CS 230-3 or CS 200-3

strongly recommended.

CS 333-3 Communications Polic In Canada - Past, Present and Future

(1-2-0)

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Examination

regulation

of

of

historical,

the media.

political and socio-economic

implications

Pre-requisite:

CS 100-3. ?

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CS 335-3 Film as a Social Tool

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(0-0-6)

Introduction to techniques and applications of Super 8 and 16 ian film

as a tool for social documentation

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cultural

and political communication,

and community development.

Pre-requisite: CS 235-3.

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CS 332-3 strongly recommended.

CS 336-3 Social Change and Community Radio

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(0-0-6)

Information movement and centralized broadcasting vs. two-way communica-

tions. Time advantages in information exchange, consumer design of

information packages, "feed-back," the role of community radio in minority

and ethnic group identity and cohesion.

Pre-requisite: CS 239-3.

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CS 332-3 strongly recommended.

CS 337-3

Video

Techniques,

Capabilities and Applications

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(0-0-6)

The use

of video-tape in the movement of Information, promotion of inter-

group communication, attitude development and change, and community

activiation; the potential of cable networks and the development of video

cassettes.

Pre-requisite: CS 235-3.

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CS 332-3 strongly recommended.

CS 339-3 Acoustic Dimensions of Communications II

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(0-0-6)

A studio course designed to deal in depth with the acoustic dimension

of communication and with the sonic environment.

Pre-requisite: CS 239-3.

CS 400-5 Communications Theory: -Systematic Formulations

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(2-3-0)

A survey and critical analysis of major theories employed in contemporary

communication an

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Emphasis will be placed on current general

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systems approaches to the study of communication processes and the basic

role played by these in the maintenance (conservation and flexibility) of

all social processes.

Pre-requisite: CS 200-3.

CS 401-5 Communications and Community Advocacy

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(2-3-0)

An examination, from the standpoint of communications theory and research,

of the manner in which community needs are identified and articulated and

social policy and reform is generated

and implemented.

Pre-requisite:

CS 200-3 or CS 230-3.

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CS 403-5 Communication and Communities

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(3-2-0)

An investigation of social groups as generators and recipients of information.,

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Pre-requisite: CS 200-3 or CS 303-3.

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CS 410-5 Cognitive Development in Communication and Learning

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(3-2-0)

An examination of the development of the individual's ability to under-

stand and reconstruct meaningful material.

Pre-requisite: CS 100-3.

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Psych. 320-3 strongly reconinended.

Note: Students in the B.EcI. program may include this course as part

of their upper division requirements.

CS 420-5 Communication Processes and Interpersonal Behaviour II (1-2-2)

Advanced studies in group and interpersonal communication in both

informal and organization settings.

Pre-requisite: CS 320.

CS 431-5 Communications Media: Theory and Research II (2-3-0)

An examination of contemporary social organizations associated with

changes In communications technology; evolution of electronic neigh-

bourhoods and narrowcast formats.

Pre-requisite: CS 331.

Required for Majors and Honors students in the area of Communication

Media.

CS 433-5 Communications Media and the Balance of Power

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(2-3-0)

An analysis of the changing technology of communications and antici-

pated shifts in cultural, political and social organizations.

Pre-requisite: One of CS 331-5, 333-3, 401-5.

CS 450-5 Directed Readings

Pre-requisite: 2 upper division CS courses and permission of the

instructor.

CS 451-5 Directed Study

Pre-requisite: 2 upper division CS courses and permission of the

instructor.

* NOTE: Students may take only one of CS 493-15, CS 495-15, CS 496-15,

CS 497-15, CS 498-18, CS 499-15 for credit toward the degree.

CS 493-15* Research in Media and Social Change

Developmental research in communications media and social change as

a participating member of a research team.

Pre-requisite: Two appropriate upper division CS courses and permis-

sion of the instructor.

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CS 495-15* The Social Documentation Process - Film

The use of film in social documentation, involving planning, script-

writing, team organization and production.

Pre-requisite: Two appropriate upper division CS courses and permission

of Instructor.

CS 496-15* The Social Documentation Process - Radio

The use of radio in social documentation, involving planning, script-

writing, team organization and production.

Pre-requisite: Two appropriate upper division CS courses and permission

of instructor.

CS 497-15* The Social Documentation Process - Video

The use of video in social documentation,

involving planning, script-

writing, team

organization

and production.

Pre-requisite: Two

appropriate

upper

division

CS courses and permission

of instructor.

CS 498-18* Individual Study Semester

is

(Honors students only.)

CS 499-15* Individual Study Semester

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SIMON FRASFR UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF GENEPAL STUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:

Communication Studies

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Course Number: 100 Title: Explorations

Sub-title

or Description:

?

in Communication

This course will be concerned with the basic question of what communication

is, introducing the student to a wide variety of modes by which man communicates,;

exploring verbal and non-verbal communication, communication breakdown and

functions of media. The student will be given the opportunity to relate the

information in a manner designed to increase awareness of his own communications.

Credit Hours: 3

?

Vector Description: 1-2-0

Pre-requisite(s):

None.

II ?

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated

Enrolment: 100

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Twice yearly. ?

Spring):

When

course will first he offered:

73-3

I!! ?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department

and from courses in other departments in the University?

This course has no counterpart in the university.

B.

What is the range

of

topics that may be dealt with in the course?

The format and content of this course will be designed to reflect the wide

range of modes by which man communicates; a variety of media presentation,

guest speakers, lectures, demonstrations will examine the role of communication

in culture, art and science and the ways in which these both initiate and

reflect change. Introduction to various areas will enable students to grasp

fundamentals necessary to later specialization.

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CS 100

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C.

How does this course fit the goals of th department?

This course will be a pre-requisite for all majors or honours

students

,

in Communication Studies.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

Required course.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this Course?

CC&A 100 deleted from present calendar.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

- ?

CC&A 100

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

Oversubscribed each semester offered.

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

This course will be useful to students planning further studies in any

university subject as well as those who later specialize in Communication

Studies.

lv

?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Which faculty will be available to teach this Course?

Faculty - all Faculty will be expected to contribute.

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?

Page 3

B. What are the special space and/or equipmnt requriernents for this

course?

None.

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

40 ?

Faculty:

Senate:

.

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SIMON FRASER UNIV1RSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

.

?

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

I ?

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:

Communication Studies

?

Course Number: 200

Title:

Theory'&

Sub-title or Description:

?

Process of Communication.

An introdutory course to theories of human communication and the processes by

which information is organized, coded and channelled; an examination of

verbal and non-verbal dimensions, the role of

noise anI

feedback in learning,

use of media as social extensions of individual communication.

Credit Hours: 3

?

Vector Description: 1-2-0

Pre-requisite(s):

CS 100-3

II

?

ENROLMENT

-

AND SCHEDULING

I

Estimated Enrolment: 50

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Twice Yearly. ?

Spring):

-0

?

When course will first be offered:

73-3

III

?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department

and from

courses in other departments

in the University?

This course has no counterpart in the Uhiversity.

B.

What i's the range of topics that may be dealt with

in the course?

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to theories and models of communication

processes. Following a review of basic functions and tools

of

human communication, students'

will be acquainted with the processes by which 'informatiOn Is received

1

processed and .di.'écted;

encoding and decoding strategies, channels of communication (verbal afld non-verbal); nOise.,

feedback, learning and change. Applications of theory to Interpersonal communication, group

dynamics, creative behaviour, social extensions and uses of media.

This course will draw to some extent on psychological principles' of perception and students

will be encouraged to include such cOurses as part of their program, particularly if they plan

to continue studies in this area.

T

?

course will be a pre-requisite to advanced study in either program area and will therefore

Ude a wide variety of required and recommended reading, eg. J. Campbell & Heipler:

D ensions in Communications (Readings); J. Keltner: Interpersonal Speech Communication;

M. McLuhan: Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man.; A. G. Smith: Communication & Culture

(Readings).

Methods of instruction 'will be both through lecture 'matérial and various forms of projects

c-

In h

g

rnmnl p tcd

by

students

workingworkin

g

on selected aspects

Oi

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+.

1e

areascovered

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C.

How

does this course fit the goals of the department?

This course Is •a pre-requisite for majors in Communication Studies.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

Pre-requisite for majors in Communication Studies.

E.

What are the

calendar changes,necessarv

to reflect the addition

of this course?

Deletion of CC&A 200, replacement by CS 200.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

?

0

CC&A 200

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this ou1se?

All courses In Communication Studies have been Oversubscribed each semester

offered.

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

This course will be of use to all students interested in understanding

communication processes.

IV

?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Which faculty will be available to teach this course?

T. J. Mallinson

­

0

?

1

1.4:..

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B. What

are the special space arid/or equ pr nt requriewent c for this

course?

Requirements - none not available.

C. Any

other budgetary implications of mounting thiscourse:

None.

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

Faculty:

0 ?

Senate:

.

-.

?

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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY?

DIVISION OF GENERAl, SjliDIES

.

?

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

'

CALENDAR INPORMAON

Department:

Communication Studi

Sub-title or Description:

An introduction to personal and

in the development of the' self.

nature, origin, and adequacy of

es

?

Course Number: 210 Title:

Introduction

to toninunicatjon Behaviour.

inter-personal communications and their role

Parttcu4ar emphasis will be placed on the

the student's.own communicatory modes.

Credit Hours:

?

3

?

Vector Description: 0-3-0

U

Pre-requisite(s):

Communication Studies 100 or equivalent.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 100-150

Semester O

f

fered (e.g. Yearly, every .Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Twice yearly - Fall and

When course will first be offered:

73-3

III

?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department

and from courses in other departments in the University?

The course Is described above. This is.the..on1y course which will place

primary emphasis on the student htnself as en inputter and outputter of

lnfoniiation and the process by which 'hi do this.

B.

What is the range of topics that maybe dealt with in the course?

Verbal and non-verbal modes of connunication; the nature of intrapersonal

Communication: Introspection, self-reflection, and insight; Communications

as modifiers of behaviour; information overload and deprivation; recent

advances in intrapersonal communications research, theory, and practices; risk-

taking and security.

?

1

is

II

16

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CS 210

C.

How does this. course fit the goals of th

e -- department?

• ?

One objective of the course is to place the student explicitly at the

center of his educational endeavors. This course is designed specifically

to do that.

In

addition, it provides an introduction to personal and

interpersonal Communications.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

A lower level course.

E.

What are the calendar

,

changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this

course?

Addition of the course and its description.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

G.

What is the nature of student demand

for

this course?

Part of BSF 425 is like this course. BSF 425 always has good enrolments.

For example it has now been offered for 5 semesters in a row with enrolments

ranging from 33 to 80.

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

Communications begin, and end, with individuals. The study of the

individual communicator by students interested in communications seem

very important.

IV

?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Which faculty will be available to teach this course?

B. D'Aoust

. ?

R. Harper

T. Mallinson

-

?

17

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I

?

CS 210

?

Page 3

B. What are thespecial

space and/or equ

i

pment requrienlents for this

course?

None.

C. Any

other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty

Curriculum Committee:

Faculty:

Senate:

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C

Form (:-7

SI10N FRASER UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

I

?

ALFNDAR I NFORMAT

iON

1.

Department ?

OftinuniCatjon

Studies

?

Course Number 230 Title

Sub-title or Description:

?

INTRODUC1ION

* '

COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA

A survey of developments In communications tecl4nology and networks as

they affect and are affected by social, political and cultural life;

Policy, legslatlon and change related-to communications.

Credit hours: 3

?

Vector Dcs

4

cription: 2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s):

?

Thi. -..., CS 100-3

II

?

ENROLMENT AND SCIU2DULING

Estimated Enrolment: 60

Semester Otfercd (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

EVERY

FALL

When Course will first be offered: FALL

III

?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course incIudin differentjatc.:'

from lower level courses, from similar tourscs in the sac dcpar.'

and from courses in other departments in the University?

This Is the basic survey course In the feid of communications media.

It is not given elsewhere in the

unIverslty.

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the

course?

Communications theory: mass media and social, political, and cultural

processes; new developments in communications technology and their

potential impact on these processes; Communications policy. legisla-

tion and development in Canada:

the CRIC, CBC, NFB, CATV systems,

telecommunications; radio networks.

19

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CS 230

P

i:c

2

C.

How does this course lit the goals ci h. thpa rtucnl '

A student opting to special ize in commu:nications media needs a

familiarity with the field as\a whole: major issues, institutions

and

.

functions. This course provides an introductory survey which

will also be useful to studetns in related fields of study and

wifl

normally be requiredof majors in the communications media stream.

D. How does this course affect degree requirements?

N/A

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect

the

addition

of this course?

N/A

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

N/A

C. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

Nearly one hundred students presently taking communications courses

have urged that development of a major in communications media.

ii. Other reasons for jut roduc lug the cou'se

Contemporary Importance of the area in Canada; requests from govern-

ment, private industry for graduates and undergraduates with know-

ledge and skill in the area. See page 36, Hindley.proposal.

Iv

?

8tJl)CIiAY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. ?

WIi

• rh faculty will ht av;i i I :ib Ic to te acli tli I

S

course?

0 ?

HIndy or new Faculty

20

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?

CS 230

?

Page 3

D. What arc the special space and/or equ I pmt'nt

rccluri

cmut s

for this

course?

NONE

C. Any other budgetary implications of

mounting this cour:

NONE

?

APPROVAL - ?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

.

?

Faculty:

Senate:

.

21

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Form C-i

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

I ?

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:

Communication

Studies ?

Course Number:

235

Title:

Introduction

Sub-title or Description:

?

to Visual Language.

A primer on visual communication theory: observational techniques and

social documentation with still photography and Slide-sound, sequences.

Credit

Hours: 3

?

Vector Description:

?

2-0-4

Pre-requisite(s):

IMIJOW

CS 100-3

II ?

ENROLMENT

AND SCHEDUL-ING

Estimated Enrolment:

60 (25 first time offered

dueto lack of students with

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring;

Spring):

• ?

Twice yearly, Fall and Spring.

- ?

When course will first be offered:

Fall 191

III ?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course includIng differentit'ion

from lower level courses, from similar courses in, the same' department

and from courses in other departments in the University?

This is a basic course

in

understanding and using visual cOmunicatfons

media necessary to those specializing in the field and useful tb students

in a number of

field,e.g. Geography, Educatin Not óe-ed elebthere

in the University.

?

0

B.

What i's the range of topics that may be

.

de

.

alt with in the course?

of

and

Imagery,

still

visual

photography.

symconlnunicattohs

bolism, and mood

skills;

in visual

ind'iv1d

media;

aiproJ

deve1oprnèft

;

écs

.

sjng

Of observational,.

techniques

.

22

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.

CS 235-3

?

page

2

C.

How does

this course fit the

goals

of the deprtmént?

It is tundamental step twoard media literacy thatstudáts have an

understanding of the scope and limitations of each medthm and an ability

to select the appropriate one for any given

task This

is the basic

course designed to provide fundamental kfloWldge and develop ba&ic

skills

in

visual connunicatjons. Recommended foe 601ajors.

D.

How does this course

affect degree requirements?

N/A

E. What are

the

calendar

changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this course?

N/A

F. What course,

if any,

is being dropped from the calendar if this

course

is approved?

N/A

C. What is the nature

of student demand for this course?

As above. Demand for coimnunications major PLUS indications from students

in other fields of need for courses in understanding and using techniques

of visual communications.

H. Other reasons for introducing the course.

As above. 230. Contemporary demand for media literate graduates.

IV ?

BUDGETARY AND

SPACE

FACTORS

A. Which faculty will be available to teach this course?

.

?

Vardeman, Visiting Instructor.

4

21

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Page. 3,

CS 235

B. What are the special space and/or equipment requriements for this

course? ?

.

10 35 m cameras and a workable darkroom OR anrangements to

be made

following discussions with Audio

VISuaL

C. Any other

budgetary implications of mounting this course:

APPROVAL -

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

Faculty:

?

(.

Senate:

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Form C-?

SIMON FRASER

UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDItS

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:

Communication Studies

?

course

Number: 239. Title:

Acoustic

Sub-title or Description

?

Dtenston of Communications I

This

A course

course

designed

is introductory

to develop

for

the

both

StUdent's

th Student

perceptiob

wlshingto

and conception

pursue studies

of sound

in

music and those wishing to pursue aouslc

stud4es.

Thecourse involves

practical experiments and projects.

Credit Hours: 3

? . .

?

Vector:DesCript&on: 1-1-2

Pre-requisite(s): ?

,

CS 100-3

II ?

ENROLMENT AND SQIEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 45

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Yearly - every fall.

?

Spring):

- ?

When course will first be offered:

Fall

1973

III ?

JUSTIFICATION ?

. ..

A.

What is the detailed description of the coirseiflluciingdiffcicntiation

from lower level courses, from imi4ar courses

fl

the'samb department

and from courses in other dcpartincntsinthe.Unjversjty?

See above. Now a section

of CC&A

100, It is unique In the .Un1tersity.

B.

What is the range: of topics that may be dealt with inthe course?

Anything relating to communicating by sound.

4S

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CS 239

?

1 ?

Page

-

?

C. How does this course fit the goals of th department?

Related to general studies, teacher preparation and-human development.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this course?

Add course description.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

• ?

course is approved?

CC&A 100

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

Always oversubscribed as CC&A 100.

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

To contribute to majors and minors in Music and Communications.

IV ?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Which faculty will be available to teach this course?

R. Murray Schafer

26

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CS 239 ?

Page 3

0 ?

B. What are the special space and/or equipmnt requriements for this

course?

Sound-proof lecture room equipped with sound system (record player

and tape recorder).

C.

Any

other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

At least one more faculty member should be hired.

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

0

?

Faculty:

Senate:

.

",

C),,

.

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Form •-7

IWN FRASER UNIVERSITY

.

?

DIVISION 0F GENERAL STUDIES

NEW XMJRSE PROPOSAL

I

?

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:

Coninunication Studies

?

Course

Number: 303 Title:

Communication,

?

A e

?

IT:: ..

Sub-title or Description:

In this course, communications will be examined as a bio-social process.

Primary emphasis will be placed on the nature and role of non-verbal and

verbal forms of Communication in human adaptation over time.

Credit Hours:

.3 ?

Vector Description: 2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s):

CS 100-3 Cs 200

recommended.

II ?

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 25

Semester

Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

Twice Yearly

When course will first be offered:

Fall }97S

III ?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department

and from courses In other departments in the University?

This course has no counterpart in the university.

B.

What is the rangeof topics that may be dealt with in the course?

I. Life: sentiency and the sign process.

2.

Communication and Adaptation.

3.

Signs and signals

.

: the transition from animal to human models of communica-

4.

Communication as a.-transactional phenomenon.

?

tion.

5.

The revolution of Gutenberg.

6.

The rise of McLuhdnism and the electric age.

7.

Information loss and the quest for individualism: sensitivity and

•

?

encounter groups - a critical examination.

8.

The invention of new communication networks.

I

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CS 303

?

Page

2

C.

How does this course fit the goals of th department?

This course occupies a central position in the theoretical stream of

our communication programs.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

It is an upper-division elective.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this course?

New entry worded as under I Calendar Information above.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

None.

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

This course has been requested by

fourteen

students who would take a

major or minor in communication. It is anticipated that approximately

ten students drawn from biology, psychology and philosophy would take

the course on first offering.

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

IV ?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Which faculty will be available to teach this course?

0 ?

Professor F. Brown.

29

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CS 303

?

Page 3

B.

What are the special space and/or equpmcnt requriements

for

this

course?

None.

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

No. This course requires no additional funding.

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

Faculty:

- ? Senate:

30

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Form C-7

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

I ?

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:

Communication Studies

?

Course Number: 311 Title:

Communication

Sub-title or Description:

?

Learning & Creativity.

A review of studies and investigations Into the genesis and communication of

individual and social creativity factors associated with innovation and

originality in the arts and sciences; cultural phases and rhythms in art forms.

Credit Hours: 3

?

Vector Description: 2-2-0

Pre-requisite(s):

CS 100-30 Cs 200 recommended.

Two lower level communication studies courses or equivalent.

II

?

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 30

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Twice Yearly - Fall and Ming

- ?

When course will first be offered:

S p

ring ?

7f

III

JUSTIFICATION

A. What

is the detailed description of the course including differentiation

from lower level

courses, from similar courses in the same department

and from courses in other departments in the University?

This Is the only: Course dealing with similarities and differences in the

three general areas of Communication, Learning and Creativity.

B.

What

is

the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?

Contributions and Restrictions to Communication, Learning & Creativity by

the individual.

Past and present effects of professional, societal and cultural values on

these activities.

Individual methods to enhance these

activities.

Group methods to

enhance these activities.

The impact of others on these activities.

The effects of media literacy - and illiteracy on those activities.

. ?

An introduction, to those areas of

Co

mmunication, Learning and Creativity

characterized more by ignorance than knowledge.

Some case studies of genius.

Some case studies of ideas.

4)

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CS 311

?

Page

2

.

C.

How does this course fit the goals of

?

department?

It is concerned with hOw ideas are transmitted by media institutions

and society in both normal and the super-normal ways.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

It is an upper level non-requisite course..

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this

course?

The addition of its description.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

. ?

course is approved?

CC&A 300

C. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

Considerable.

H. Other reasons for introducing the course.

The study of unusual growth has usua1ly0een restricted to areas which

are regarded as being sub-normal. it

seems

of at least equal importance

to study the super-normal.

IV

?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Which faculty will be available to teach this course?

•

?

B. D'Aoust

T. J. Mallinson ?

.

32

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CS 311

?

Page

B.

What are the special space and/or equipment requricnients for this

course?

None.

C. Any

other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

. ?

Faculty:

Senate:

.

33

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Form C-7

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR

INFORMATION

Department:

Communication Studies

?

Course Number:

320 Title:

Interpersona

Sub-title

or Description: ?

&

Group Communication I.

An

examination

introduction

of groups

to the

as

Study

permanent

of groups

and temporary

and

interpersonsystems,

al

-

types

communication.

of groups

An

(work groups, informal groups, therapy and encounter groups, etc.) as related

to social purpose; leadership and other significant roles; phases of group

development.

Credit Hours: 5

?

Vector Description: 2-3-0

Pre-requisite(s):

CS 200. ?

Psychology

201 -3

recommended.

II

?

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated

Enrolment: 35

Semester

Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall 'and

0

?

Yearly. ?

Spring):

- ?

When course will first

be offered:

—1 74( -

/

III

?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the

'

course including differentiation

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department

and from courses in other departments in the University?

This course has no Counterpart in the University.

B.

What

is

the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?

An Introductory Study of groups and interpersonal communication as permanent and temporary

systems. Course materials will include a study of types of groups (work groups, informal

groups, teaching groups, therapy and encounter groups, etc.) as related to social purpose

d

and

ecision-making,

function of significant

communication

members.

phases,

A

verbal

review

and

of leadership

non-verbal

phenomena,

codes, etc.

persuasion and

This course will emphasize a wide variety of research and theoretical findings with respect

andto ?

interpersonal situations, the concepts

dynamics.

of group roles, sociometrjc and spatial dimensions

S

hods of instruction will include both lecture/seminar presentation, with demonstrations-

rcises in which students will experiment with various types of group situations in the

solution

in Education);

ofproblems.

M. Miles:

Texts:

Learning

M. Bany

to

&

Work

L. Johnson:

in Groups;

Classroom

A. Solomon:

Group

Interpersonal

Behaviour (Group

Dynamics

Communication;

J. McGrath & I. Altman: Small Group Research.

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Page

2

.

C.

How does

this course fit the goals of tho

department?

This course is a key to the study of Communication Behaviour.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

An upper level course for those students who wish to study

Communication Behaviour.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessar

y

to reflect the addition

of this course?

Add course description to calendar.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

0 ?

i

Course is approved?

None.

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

On basis of expressed Interest in this area by students there will be a

steady demand.

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

None.

IV

?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A.

Wh1ch faculty will be available to teach this course?

T. J. Mallinson.

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CS 320

B.

?

What

are

the ?

pecia1 sp;wc at,d/ir

ti:; . :t z

requrtiv;It s for thi;

course?

Present laboratory and videotape facilities.

C. Any other budgetary

implications of mounting t!-is our:

One additional faculty member in this area as demand increases.

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

is ?

Faculty:

- ? Senate:

C

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Form C-?

sn:oN ERASER UNIVERSITY

•

?

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

I ?

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department: Communciations Studies

?

Course Number: 331 Title:

Sub-title or Description:

?

COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA: THEORY & RESEARCH I

An historical survey of models,nethods and problems in communications

media studies and social science research as contributions to the

analyses of interactive media and social change.

Credit Hours:

5

?

0 ?

Vector Description: 23-0

Pro-requisite(s):

11JffA11W CS 100-3 CS 230-3

strongly recomended.

II

?

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 30

Semester

Offered (e.g.

Yearly,

every

Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

•

Spring):

Yearly, Every Spring

When course will

first

be

offered:

Spring ?

I,7y

III

?

JUSTIFICATION

A. What is the detailed description of the course including different iatc'

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the sac depatrvt

and from courses in other departments in the University?

This, with

431,

provides the core upper

level

communications media theory

and research methodology. In

331,

the approach is predominantly historical

providing an in-depth familiarity with the field of communications theory

and research to date from the point of view of evaluating useful principles

H.

lR

?

o

Communications

theory: major models problems; basic social science re-

search design and analysis techniques applied to communications topics;

communication research: surveys, interviews, audience reaction measure-

ments.

C

37

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CS 331

?

Page

2

C.

11014

(10cc

th is course lit the goals of

t

h'

depi rt

men t '

The objective of the program of studies is to develop not only com-

munications skills but also the ability to question intelligently and

investigate completely developments in the field. The objective of this

course is to build the analytical and research abilities considered es-

sential to the program.

D.

how does this course affect degree requirements?

N/A

E. What

are the calendar changes necessary to reflect

the

addition

of this course?

N/A

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

N/A

C. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

Some of those asking for a communications major are primarily inter-

ested in theoretical and the research aspects. The rest consider it

of peripheral interest but acknowledge its necessity.

II.

?

Other reasons for i

iii

roduc i iig the course.

IV ?

ltUI)GhlARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A.

1V11 rh faculty will

be

avai I able to teach tlii s course?

P. Hindley or new Faculty

3

8

---

?

CS 331

?

:s

R

?

What ire the special ;pace and/or equ p1nn t. rcqtir i crii t c for t

H s

course?

NONE

C.

Any other budgetary implications of

mounting

this courc:

?

NONE

?

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

49 ?

Faculty:

Senate:

S

39

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Form (;-7

su:oN FRASER UNIVERSITY

S

I

II

.

Ill

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

?

/

NEW

COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:

?

Course Number:

332

Title:

Sub-title or Description: ?

PROBLEMS AND TECHNIQUES IN SOCIAL DOCUMENTAT tot

An examination of the use of media in social documentation, criteria

for objective documentation. Factors governing choice of media for

the task; interaction effects of media and subjects of documentation;

relationships and professional responsibilities to subjects.

Credit

llours:

3 ?

Vector Description:1-2-0

Pre-requisite(s):

411101AW CS 100-34 CS 230-3

or CS

200-3

strongly

recommended.

ENROI.MENT AND SCIIIUULING

Estimated Enrolment: 60

Semester Offered (e.g.

Yearly,

every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring)

Every spring

When course will first be offered:

Spring

97-

.

/Y7$

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed doscription of the course including differcntiatc:

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the sane dcpa:tr.:

and from courses in other departments in .L iniversity?

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?

The interpersonal aspects of documentation including research, filmmaking,

television and videotape; photographic and sound tape records.. Relation-

ships with subjects, involvement of subjects in the process: playback and

participation: the "Challenge for Change Process"; the media as instru-

ments of self-awareness and social development; comparison with techniques

of broadcast media and "objective reporting"; propaganda; questions of

libel and privacy; intrusiveness of the media; definition of "news" and

"right to know".

Sul

---

c ?

132-3

?

2

.

C.

flow doec this course lit the goals th: of drp.irtmciit

Provides basic understanding of methods of operation and uses of media

both the interactive and broadcast media needed by anyone entering the

field. Gives preparation for upper level courses in which student is

invblved in documentation projects using media of his choice.

D. how does this course affect degree requirements?

N/A

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this course?

N/A

• ?

F. What course, if any, is be rig dropped from the calenJar if t i s

courc is approved?

N/A

C. What is the nature of student demand for this course'?

As above. Course 230. Demand of communictions major.

H. Ot Ii ( r reasons for introducing

the con rs e

Contemporary need in Canada

IV ?

BUh)GI1M:y AND

SPACE FAci'olS

A.

?

W11, 01

faculty wi I I

be available to teach

this-

course?

P. 1-lindley or New Faculty

41

---

CS 232

?

3

R.

?

What are the special space and/or cqu i pnRnt rcqiix-i

?

eniit

for this

con rsc?

NONE

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting t;is

coursc

NONE

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

Seim t c

.

A')

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Form C-7

S11-:01N

FRASER UNIVERSITY

DIVISION

OF GENERAL STUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

I ?

CALENDAR 1NFOFMATION

Department: ?

Course Number: 333 Title:

Sub-title or Description:

?

COMMUNCIATIONS POLICY IN

CANADA -

PjQ:r

P

fl:€*ir

w.p

f4vMafF

Regulatory and legal constraints affecting thedia access examinea in

historical, political and socio-economic contexts: the current Broadcasting

Act as it affects CATV, the CR11, CBC,private netwcrks, common carriers,

radio networks, lobbies, history of radio and TV

in

Canada, Canadian Farm

Forum - forum and format. Anticipated technical & regulatory trends.

Credit hours:

?

Vector Description:

Pre-requisite(s): ?

-"

?

e $

23.-

-

3

11

?

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 60

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

Yearly, every Spring.

When course will first be offered:

Spring tsr. :

?

I ,,41

1.11 ?

JUSTIFICATION

A. What is the detailed description of

the

course including different iat•::

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the sac dcpartr.'rt

and from courses in other departments in the University?

Covers the area of public policy In detail for upper level communications

students and for students in other social science fields. Not offered

elsewhere In the university.

. What is the range of topics that may be deals with ill the

course?

Regulatory and legal constraints affecting media access in historical,

political and soclo-economic context; the Broadcast Act, CATV, Fowler

Commission, Davey Commission; CRTC, CBC, CIV, common carriers, tele-

communications development; history of radio and TV in Canada; national

objectives; anticipated regulatory and technical trends.

L

44

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CS 333

?

Page 2

C.

PlOW

(lOCf.

this

C0USC fit the goals 01 th. tli'p.irtment ?

Communications policy and legislation to a large extend determines

the nature and scope of communications development. Students in media

need to be familiar with the laws affecting their enterprises; students

in research and policy-making need to know the theoretical background and

the interstices they.may affect.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

N/A

E. What are the calendar changes

necessary to

reflect

the

addition

of this course?

N/A

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from

the

calendar ii

this

course is approved?

N/A

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this

course?

Extensive among those majoring in other fields as well as among

those wanting to major in communications.

ii. other reasons

for

i ft roduc I ng the course.

IV ?

HUI)G lIARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Wh ch faculty will

be

available to teach this

course?

P. Hindley or New Faculty.

.

41.1

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CS 333

?

Faj'.' 3

eD. ;'mat are the special :;pace and/or equ i pmunt reqLlri eriiit s for this,

course?

NONE ?

C. Any other budgctary implications

of

mounting this courc:

?

none

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

. ?

Faculty:

Senate:

.

HP

---

Form C-7

Sfl0N FRASER UNIVERSITY

..

?

DIVISION OF GENERAL 9TUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

I ?

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department: Communication Studies ?

Course Number:

335

Title:

Sub-title or Description:

?

FILM AS A SOCIAL TOOL

Introduction to techniques and applications of Super 8 and 16 mm film

as a tool for social documentation, cultural and political communication

and community development.

Credit Hours: 3

?

Vector

Description: 0-0-6

Pre-rcquisitc(s):

CS 235-3p

CS 332-3

strongly recommended.

II ?

ENROI.MENT AND SCIIflUULING

Estimated Enrolment: 20

(equipment permitting)

Semester Offered (e.g.

Yearly,

every Spring; twice

yearly, Fall

and

• ?

Spring):

One of 335, 336, 337 each semester, e.g.

335 -

Spring, 336 - Summer,

When course will

first be

offered: ?

337 - Fall

LFlITI /fi.

III ?

JUSTIFYCATTON

A.

What is the detailed ckscriptinn

of the course including different iatc

from lower level courses, from

similar

courses in the sa:c

dcpartr?!t

and

from courses

in

other

departments in the

University?

This 1s the lab course in which students apply theory and princIples of

interactive media using the medium of their choice. The social documen-

tation task will be more complex than in introductory courses; critical

analysis of performance will be emphasized and cooperation on a crew

B.

range of topics that may be dealt

with in the course?

Application to a specific task of principles of interactive media: re-

lationships with subjects; playback and involvement in process; attention

to intrusiveness of media; visual imagery and mood communications; appro-

priateness of media to task at hand. Skill development and familiarity

In use of specific equipment; video tape recorders, sixteen mm film or

radio broadcasting.

is

---

CS 335

?

}'a:c

2

S

C.

how doec this course

lit

the goals of

?

dop.i

rt men I ?

Counterpart to theoretical understanding; applications of knowledge

and development of technical skills.

D.

how does this course affect degree requirements?

N/A

E. What

are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this course?

N/A

0

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

N/A

C.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

As above, demand for major.

II. Ot Iur reasons for

i ft

rodu lug the course.

Contemporary demand for media literate graduates.

IV ?

HUl)GITARY AND SPACE

FACTORS

A. Wh1ch faculty will 1w available to teach this course?

•

?

Visiting instructors or demonstrators need to conduct. L. Vardeman

to coordinate.

47

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CS

335

0 ?

B. What are the special :;jace and/or equipmtnt requri cnt

S

for this

course?

Two 16mm film cameras, recording equipment and film

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this cour:

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

Faculty:

Senate:

.

48

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rUiii

L-I

SIt0N I'RASER UNIVERSITY

?

DIVISION OF GENERAL INDIES

S ?

.

NEW

COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:

CommUnication Studies

?

Course Number: 336 Title:

Sub-title or

Description: ?

SOCIAL CHANGE AND COMMUNITY RADIO

Information movement and centralized broadcasting vs. two-way communications.

Immediate response to Information requests, consumer-design of information

packages, instant "feedback" components and minority and ethnic group

identity and

,

cohesion.

Credit Hours:

3 ?

Vector Description: 0-0-6

Prercqulsitc(s).

U

:

0001M, CS 239-3, CS

332-2

ctrnnnlv

rpr.nmmprded.

II

ENROLMENT AND

SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 20 (equipment permitting)

Semester

Offered (e.g.

Yearly, every Spring;

twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

5 ?

One

of

335, 336, 337

each semester, e.g.

335 -

Spring,

336 -

Summer,

When course will first

be

offered: ?

337 -

Fall

Ill

JUSTIFICATION

W

A. What is

the detailed d'scriptinn of the course including differcntiatic':

from lower level courses, from

similar courses in the .; amv

dcartir:

•

and from courses in

other

departments in

the tJiiiversty?

This is the lab course in which students apply theory and principles of

Interactive media using the medium of their choice. The social documen-

tation task will be more complex than in introductory courses; critical

analysis of performance will be emphasized and cooperation on a crew

I;a

sential

at is

ific

range of

topics that may be dealt

with iii the course?

Application to a specific task of principles of interactive media: re-

lationships with subjects; playback and involvement in process attention

to intrusiveness of media; visual imagery and mood communications; appro-

priateness of media to task at hand. Skill development and familiarity

In use of specific equipment; video tape recorders, sixteen mm film or

radio broadcasting.

So

49

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..

CS 336

?

Pa

rc

2

C.

how doec this course lit the Coal

s ,

of th: ch'p.irti:iiiit

Counterpart to theoretical understanding; applications of knowledge

and development of technical skills.

D. how does this

course affect degree

rcquircnient;?

N/A

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this

course?

N/A

F.

What course, if

any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

N/A

C. What is the nature of st

udeut

dcmand for this coo re?

As above, demand for major.

II.

?

Other rca sous for i u

t

rodtic i ug t ho coo

ice

Contemporary demand for media literate graduates.

I ?

ltI)(Il AY AND SA[l FACfllIS

A. ?

Whi oh faculty w II I h

?

avi

I I :ih Ic to teach t Ii s course?

Visiting instructors or demonstrators need to conduct. L. Vardeman

to coordinate.

50

---

I;c

CS 336

IL

?

What are the spec i a I :pacc arid/or

Cqui j)II

nt ruquriewntn for this

course?

Community radio placement in community facility or university

station.

C. Any other budgetary implications

of

mounting t!is cour:

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

. ?

Faculty:

Senate:

51

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LYA •

LI

SIi0N FRASER UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL gruDIES

S

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department: Communication Studies

?

Course Number:

337

Title:

Sub-title or Description:

?

- ?

VIDEO TECHNIQUES: CAPABILITIES AND

APPLICATIONS

The use of video tape in the movement of information, promotion of inter-

group communication, attitude, change and community activation; the

potential of cable networks and the development of video cassettes.

Credit hours: 3

?

Vector

Description: 0-0-6

Pre-rcqulsitc(s)

CS 235-3, CS 332-3 stronolv rpr.rmended.

II ?

ENROLMENT AND SCUIDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 20 (equipment permitting)

Semester Offered (e.g.

Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

5 ?

One of 335,

336,

337 each semester, e.g.

335 -

Spring, 336 - Summer,

When

course will first be offered:

?

337

?

Fall

Summer 4"9-

lo??

Jo

l

III ?

JUSTIFICATION

A. What is

the detailed d

!

script inn of the

course including different i.atie:

from lower

level

COLIIeS,

from

similar courses

in the a' dcpi-t:::

and

from courses in other deprtmcnts in the University?

This is the lab course in which students apple theory and principles of

interactive media using the medium of their choice. The social documen-

tation task will be more complex than in introductory courses; critical

analysis of performance w%l.l be emphasized and cooperation on a crew

cssenial. ?

-

. what s

the ranje

of

topE. ?

that may he dc'.It w th ii the

y ou rce?

Application to a specific task of principles of interactive media: re-

lationships with subjects; playback and involvement in process; attentior

to intrusiveness of media, visual imagery and mood communications; appro-

priateness of media to task at hand. Skill development and familiarity

In use of specific equipment; video tape recorders, sixteen mm film or

radio broadcasting.

..

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C S

33/

?

'.:° 2

.

C. how doe

r

III ic

course lit the goals

01

t Ii: d'p.i rt nent

Counterpart to theoretical understanding; applications of knowledge

and development of technical skills.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

N/A

E.

What are the calendar changes necessar

y

to reflect thc

addition

of this course?

N/A

F.

What course, if

any,

is being dropped

from

the calendar if this

course is approved?

N/A

C. ?

l'lha t is the nature of student demand for tli i.s

course,.'

As above, demand for major.

H. ?

Ot lie

r

reasons for j

il

t roduc i iig t ho coo

Contemporary demand for media literate graduates.

IV ?

IttIIK;h1,\:y AND SPACE rAc fl)IS

A. ?

oh faculty wi I I hi available

to

(cacti

t lii

S

cotilso?

. ?

Visiting instructors or demonstrators need to conduct. L. Vardernan

to coordinate.

---

aI

?

-

?

Ia" 3

CS 337

. ?

II. What are the spec i al :pace and/or equ i ptnuI%t requri en-nt s for th i s

course?

VTR

'S and tapes

C. Any other budgetary implications

of

mounting o is cour-:

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

.

?

Faculty:

Senate:

C

51

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Form C-7

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

I ?

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department: Communication Studies

?

Course Number: 339 Title: Acoustic

Dimension of Communications H.

Sub-title or Description:

A studio course designed to deal in depth with the acoustic dimension of

communication and with the sonic environment. The course involves practical

experiments and projects.

Credit Hours: 3

?

Vector Desription:

1

—0--s

Pre-requisite(s): ?

CS 239-3 ?

0

II

?

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 30

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Yearly - Spring ?

Spring):

When course will first he offered:

Spring 44

77

III ?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department

and from courses in other departments in the University?

See above. Now offered as a section of Communications 300.

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?

Anything relating to communicating by sound.

.

55

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CS 339

?

Page

2

S

C. How does this course fit the goals of th. dep:irtment?

Related to general studies, teacher preparation and human development.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this course?

Add course description.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

?

5 ?

course is approved?

CC&A 300

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course'?

Always oversubscribed as CC&A 300.

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

To contribute to majors and minors in Music and Communications.

?

IV ?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Which faculty will be available to teach this course?

?

is ?

R. Murray Schafer

---

CS 339

?

Page :

B. What are the special space

and/or equiprnnt rcquricrncnts for this

course?

Sound-proof lecture room equipped with sound system (record player

and tape recorder).

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

At least one more faculty-member should be hired.

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty

Curriculum Committee:

. ?

Faculty:

Senate:

.

dl

---

Form C-7

SIMON FRASER .UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF

GENERAL STUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:Communjcation Studies

?

Course Number: 400 Title: Communication

Sub-title or Description:

Theory: Systematic Formulations

A survey

.

& critical analysis of major theories employed in contemporary communica-

tion analysis. Emphasis will be placed on current general systems approaches to

the study of communication processes & the basic role played by these in the

maintenance(conservation & flexibility) of all social processes. Topics to be

discussed will range from micro-systems (intra-personal communication) to macro

Sedit Hours:

s

Y stems

(mass communication''ector Description:

52-3-0

Pre-requisite(s): ?

CS 200--.

II ?

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 25

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

•

Twice yearly.

?

Spring):

Twi

When course

will

first

he

offered:

Fall,

1* T,

1973

III

?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department

and from courses in other departments in the University?

A review of communication process theories derived from biological, psychological

and sociological models, including mechanistic equilibrium approaches, field

theory, cybernetic & general system models. This course will not be concerned

with linguistic or philosophic analyses of language or language development.

B.

What is the range of topics that

may

be dealt with

in

the course?

The role of communication proceses at all systems levels necessitates

examination of micro-systems (e.g. molecular and part-systems) as embedded

in larger complexes (individuals family, group) & extending to macro-system

(e.g. society). The function of thcse processes inmaintaining adaptability

of each system level leads to the analysis of conservation of information

(genetic & social memory; values; structures) & introduction of novelty

(mutation, deviance, creativity).

.

58

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•

?

CS 400

?

Page

2

S

C.

How does this course

fit

the goals of th department?

Necessary to complete the range of topics available at upper levels;

essential to theoretical understanding.

D.

How does this course

affect

degree requirements?

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this course?

New course description in calendar.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

?

5 ?

course is approved?

None.

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

Considerable.

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

No comparable course exists at this University.?

?

IV ?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Which faculty will be available to teach this course?

?

• ?

New faculty position.

59

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Page :

B. What are the special space and/or equipmnt requrierilents

for

this

course?

None.

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

Faculty:

Senate:

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Form (:-7

"'0",I?tASER U'flVLRSITY

DIVISION OF

GENERAL

STUDIES

NEW COURSE

PROPOSAL

I

2.

LF -

H

M

R

INFORMATION

Sub-tit

Department

Ths course

le

:

or

examines

Communication

Description:

from

Studies

the standpoint

?

Course

of

Number;

tio

401

?

?

&

Tit)e:

Co

mmunity

Communic

Adv'

??

communication

theory and resear(

the manner in which 1)

Co

mmunity needs are identified,

art

iculated 2)

SOcj

Policy and reform as

generated

and articulated.

Credit hours;

?

Vector Description: 2-3-0

Pre-requisite(s): CS 200-3 or CS 230-3

II ?

ENROj.m-

AND SCWDULTNG

Estimated

Ep

]olmcnt: 25

Scii:stcj.

Of

fered (e.g.

Y

early, every Spring;

twice

y

early, Fall aid

Twice Yearly.

?

Spring):

When

course "iJI first be

offered.

Spring

Ill

JUSTIFICATION

A.

and

What

from

from

is

lower

the

CoUrs

level

detailed

?

in

cotjres

other

dscrjptjfrom

de

partment5

?

Simj

of

lar

the

in

eo

cotirsoincludingdi

the

?

Uri

in

v

eIsit)

the

.?

ffcr

i

i at

This course has no

c

ounterpart in the

uni

versity but would be complemented

by

P s

ychology

106,

P S y

chology 330, PSA 211, PSA 312.

B. What is

the range of topics that may be dealt with I i the con rse?

1.

Public and formal

Comm

unication modes.

2.

Information access at the

c

ommunity level and behavioural conseqtjen5

5.4.3.

Social

Mob

Information

ilization

reform

disse

and

and

exp

mination

two-way

ression

communication

and

of

public

Public opinion.

Policy.

Sy

stems: future Possibilities.

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CS 401

Iie

2

.

C ?

How does this couise lit the goals ot

I

h:

thparI i;eiit

An integral component of the studies in communication behaviour.

D.

I1oi does this course affect degrec requirements?

Upper level elective.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this course?

All course description.

• ?

F. What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

None

C. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

High

II. Other reasons for i nt rodtic i iig the course

IV ?

IttJI)GI1AY AND S'ACI FACTORS

A.

?

Wit ch factil t y will be avai lable to teach

tli i

S

course?

Dr. Rowland Lorimer

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CS 401

?

P;.c 3

IL ?

IIliat

are the special space and/or cqtn

pniitt

rcq(Jri cint

?

fur

th i

course?

None

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this couis':

None.

APPROVAL -

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Faculty Curriculum Committee:

0 ?

Faculty:

Senate:

.

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AV

Form •(:-7•

SIt-:0N IKASLRANIVERSITY

Division of General Studies

is

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

I

?

CALENDAR INFORI1ATION

Department: Communication Studies ?

Course Number: .403 Title: Communication

as correlative with courses focussing upon media, emphasis will be placed upon social groups as

generators-recipients of 'information". The perspective taken from R. Birdwhistel is an extra-

Sub-title or Description: In this course, which is offered ?

& Communities

individual one, treating man as a system controlled multi-sensory station in a multi-channel

transaction. Changes, including specialization/integrations, improvements/degenerations in social

organizations involving encoding/decoding will be treated as functions of changes in social

processes.

?

?

Credit hours:

5 ?

Vector Description: 3-2-0

Pre-requisite(s):

C.S. 200-3

or

CS 303-3

I I

?

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

When course will first be offered:

Spring

4 L

9

7'/

III ?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including diffcrentiatic:

from lower level COUrSeS, from similar courses in the sane

and from courses in othc.r dc4artincnts ):L.the Univcrsity

A review of major con

?

ions to tne stuoy or communication irom tne Dio-soclal sciences,

linuistics and philosophy asthey apply to the theory and practise of social interaction,

with special reference to the relationship between social behaviour and communication. This

course is a more intensive examination of topics covered in C.S. 303 and has no counterpart

at the University.

B.

What is the range of topics. that may be dealt

with in

the

course?

Information Theory; mechanistic vs. human communication; Explanation-of Verbal and non-verbal

communications, including Kinesics, Serniatics, Semantics, Linguistics; review of major contribu-

tions from such figures as Mead, Bentley, Dewey, Skinner, Morris, Birdwhistel, etc. Implications

for the role of the professional "communication" as mediator between the specialist and the

community.

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2

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C.

How does this course fit the goals of th. department?

Related to all goals.

?

I

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this course?

Addition of description.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

.

?

course is approved?

None.

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

To be determined.

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

IV

?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Wh1ch faculty will be available to teach this course?

F. Brown, others pending deliberation.

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B. What are the special space and/or equipmunt requrienents for this

course?

None.

C.

Any

other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

APPROVAL -

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Faculty Curriculum Committee:

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Faculty:

Senate:

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F. Brown

March 23, 1972

C.S. 403 - Communication

s

and Communities

P universe of experience is the precondition of a universe of discourse. No

person remains unchanged and has the same future efficiencies, who shares in

situations made possible by communication.

Language is ultimately a form of behavior and calls for the rationall

y

ordered

society in which it can properly. function,

Course requirem

en

ts

..- C.S. - 303

Courses (to be decided in pending deliberation) in Phil.: Logic, Epistemology,

in Psych. - Introductory General, Learning Theory, in P.S.P. - Introductory

•

Sociology and Anthropolo

gy

, in Biology - Introductory Ethology.

Outline

I. Some ambiguities in "communication" overview.

A. Engineering vs. Human

1.

The transmission of messages. Information theory.

2.

Communicatio

n

as social behaviour.

3.

Comparison and distinctions. #1 leads, when functioning effectively

to 'textual' or 'echoic' behaviour, which is not #2.

B.

Verbal vs. Non-Verbal. "Words, it is said, "are the least important

ways we communicate." Distinctions between multi-channel signal communications

and language. Why words are also the most important.

C.

'Communication' as "Games People Play" with each other - a focus on this

aspect. (Skinner's "Mands") vs. as "The communication to ourselves and

others of that which is." (George Mead) - Skinner's 1tacts'__ASPect/

temporal character of the distinction.

John Dewey

G. H. Mead

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II. Signal communication.

A.

Review general features of animal communication - various modes -

Genetic vs. Learned - relate.

B.

Conditioning parodigni; respondent and operant, related to Semiotic

(C. Morris Theory of Signs) and model of Deaey-Bentley.

C.

Kinesics - (Ray Birdwhistell et. al.) general introduction. Relate to

B above;other modes - (parakinesic, paralinguistic) 'context' of Kinesics,

'context' of Morris (et. al.) 'Situation' of Dewey.

III. A. Traditional theories. Communication of ideas, of meanings, of "information"

in one of its senses.

B.

According to B. F. Skinner.

C.

According to John De,ey,(G. Mead, A. Bentley, C. Peirce)

0,

?

Group Behaviour and Language.

A. Leslie White - SymbollingsymbOlate. A. Montague.

-"Using symbols as his tools, he endows the formless and the

functionless with form and function."

IV. T. Schwartz and M. Mead and the "ideoverse-multiverSe" model - Intersects and

"commonalty" - supra-individual institutional patterns: (relate to general

systems - organization level.)

V. The Dewey-Mead-Bentle

y

Social Model "Habits-Customs" - "naming".

VI. Verbal behaviour and culture - Skinner's proposals - namingS as operants, the

"mand" and the "tact" - Relate to A. B, & C above.

VII. Systems translation. Evaluation.

VIII. Summary of present state of theory on verbal-cultural bheaviour. Limitation

to intersects among ideoverses common (shared) patterns of collective behaviour

as prerequisite for communication - ("A common universe of experience...")

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IX .

Some implications for theory and practise.

A. Theory -

1.

Importance of clarity in specification of terms e.g. - ambiguit

y

of

"translation"' "information", "meaning", Itoding_dec0d1ng"

Ispeaker_1i5tefler" etc.

2.

Necessity of direct or indirect

?

for genuine

(other than textual-echoic) communication between specialists and their

"jargons". (M. Mead - "The creation of living intellectual networks"

B. Implications for Practise - in education, mental health, government, etc.

X. Communication and Evolution.

A. Two Philosophie

s

of

History. G. Mead and the "Augustinian" (including

•

?

e.g. Marxiafl 'historicism') "...Meanin

g

of nature and man conceived of as

the realization of some plan..."

VS.

the "Evolutionary" man as a participant

in shapinghis own 'destinies. "No one knows what the next steps would be.

Recognizing that this is so, is, I submit, the beginnin

g

of an answer."(

4

. Mead).

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Form C-7

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR INFORMATION

?

Cognitive

Development

Department: Communication Studies

?

Course Number: 410 Title:inCorrnunication:

Sub-title or

Description: ?

& Learning t

This course examines the development of the individual's ability to understand

and reconstruct meaningful material. An interdisciplinary approach is applie

to higher thought processes and their relationships to the phenomena of

communication and learning.

Credit Hours: 5

?

Vector Description:

3-2-0

Pre-requisite(s):

CS 100-3

'

rongly recommended, Psych

320-3.

II

?

ENROLMENT AND

SCHEDULING

?

I

Estimated Enrolment:

?

25-40 ?

I

Semester

Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

Twice yearly.

When course

will

first be offered:

When program approved.

Foil 1973

III ?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is

the detailed description of the course including differentiation

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department

and from courses in other departments in the University?

This course is concerned with the nature of higher thought processes with

particular emphasis on problems of human encoding and decoding involved in

human learning and communication; relevant research and concepts from the

various behavioural sciences will be explored.

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?

The works of Levi-Strauss, Chomsky, Piaget and Bruner, reflecting the

four discipline areas of psychology, sociology, anthropology and

linguistics, form a spectrum that tempers the bias of any one approach

to the role of cognition in learning and human communication.

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C.

How does this course fit the goals of thc department?

Fills an important need

in

the understanding Of the relationship

between interpersonal and intrapersonal communication.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

This course will be made available as part of the degree requirements

in both Education and Communication Studies.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this course?

Add to calendar; list in both Education and Communication Snudies sections.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

All BSF courses.

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

There has been a steady demand by teachers and others for instruction

in this area.

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

To satisfy the needs of the Faculty of Education for such a specifically

oriented course.

IV ?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A.

Which

faculty will

be available to teach this course?

F.

Brown,

B. ?

D'Aoust, R.

Harper and R. Lorimer.

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40 ?

B. What are

the special space and/or equipment requriements for this

course?

None.

C. Any other budgetary implications

of mounting this course:

None.

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

. ?

Faculty:

Senate:

.

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Form C-7

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

S

?

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:

Communication Studies

?

Course Number:420

?

Title: Interpersonal

& Group Communication II.

Sub-title

or Description:

An advanced study of groups and interpersonal communication

and organizational settings to prepare students to recognize

as well as formal aspects of interpersonal and organization

in informal

informal

communication.

II

Credit Hours: 5

Pre-requisite(s):

CS 320

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:i 25

Vector Description:

1-2-2

'H

III

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Yearly. ?

Spring):

When course will first be offered:

.&

7V'•3•

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department

and from courses in other departments in the University?

Course has no counterpart in the University.

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?

An advanced study of interpersonal and group communication behaviour in informal and organiza-

tional-settings, particularly in public agencies. Students will explore, through individual

and group research, formal and informal channels of communication, patterns of interaction

between different social groups, stages of group development, nature of permanent and temporary

social systems, leadership, membership and decision-making processes both within and between

community groups.

The intention of this course will be to prepare students to recognize the less overt and formal

aspects of organizational communication, such as found in welfare agencies, persons and

nity sub-cultures. Emphasis will be placed on case analyses and experiments in

a ?

opology, sociology, psychology and administration. The student will be furnished with

field placements and an important part of the course will be an analysis of this placement

as a functioning communication system.

References & Readings: W. Bennis: Interpersonal Dynamics; L. Festinger: Informal Social

Communication; H. Guetzkan: Communication in Organizations; E. Goffrnan: Asylums;"

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L. Thayer: Communication & Communication Systems.

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F'agc

C.

How does this course fit the goals of th dcprtmcnt?

An advanced course for, students of Communication Behaviour.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

See Above.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this course?

Add course description to calendar.

F.

What course,

if

any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

. ?

course is approved?

CC&A 400

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

Previous course oversubscribed every semester offered.

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

None.

IV ?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Which faculty will be available to teach this course?

T. J. Mallinson

.

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CS 420

?

I

• ?

B. ?

What aro the ';pecial space and/or

cJ:I

nt

requricflR:iIt

S

for thi

Course

Present laboratory and videotape facilities.

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

One additional faculty member in this area as demand increases.

APPROVAL - ?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

Faculty:

Senate:

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toriii (:-

I

SIt0N lASER

UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

NEW

COURSE PROPOSAL

I ?

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department: Communication Studies

?

Course Number:

1

431 Title:

Sub-title or Description:

?

COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA: THEORY AND RESEARCH II

Credit IIour:

5 ?

Vector Description:2-3-0

Pre-rcquisite(s):CS 331

II ?

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 20

Scir:cstcr Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

Yearly, every Fall

When course will first be offered:

L— ?

'97y9

111 ?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including di ffcrcntiatr:

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the sar' departrc':

and from courses in other departments in the University?

This isthe advanced communications media theory and research course de-

signed for students envisioning a career in communications at the level of

research and policy formulation. Offers in-depth examination of interplay

of social, political, cultural processes and communications media; detailed

analytjcal and methodoloa.ical training.

B.

What is the range

of

top'J cs that may be deal

with in

the c(u r&'

Social and political organization theory as maintained or restructured by

communications patterns and' capabilities; techniques for assessing, fore-

casting and reporting; hypothesis formulcation, researach design and ex-

ecution, analysis and reporting of data; individival research project re-

quired.

..

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C.

how docn this coiiio fit the goals of tit.

?

rl.

Provides research preparation for students who will goon to research

and policy formulation jobs.

D.

IIoii does this course affect degree requirements?

N/A

E.

What arc the calendar changes necessary to reflect thy add it

ion

of this course?

N/A

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

N/A

G.

Whit is the nature of

St

tidc'nt demand for th i s con is

As in 331

II. ?

Other reasons for introducing

hue course.

Exposure to research and theoretical approach considered necessary for

ALL students in the field.

IV ?

Itul)cI1A::x AND SI'ACI. FACHIPS

A.

?

Wh c'h faculty will

hr

av.i i lab Ic to teach t hi

s cotursc?

New Faculty needed.

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?

El. ?

%That are the ?

J)eCial :pacc and/or C(J)T:. ut rqturi

I;uit

?

for this

course?

NONE

C. Any other budgetary implications of

mounting fl.is cnurc

NONE

APPROVAL - ?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

Faculty:

.

Senate:

0

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C- /

slt-:oN

FRASER

UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

S

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR

INFORMATION

Department: ?

Course Number: 1

4

33 Title:

Sub-title or Description:

?

COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA AND THE BALANCE OF

POWER

An analysis of the changing technology of communications and anticipated resultant

shifts in cultural, political and social organizations. Changes in patterns of

information access and dissemination-particularly as they affect the disadvantaged.

Exploitation of the media for the achievement of goals of social change.

Credit hours:

5

?

Vector Dcscripton 2-3-0

Pre-requisite(s): One

of

CS 331-5, 333-3, 401-5

II ?

ENROLMENT

AND

SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 60

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

5 ?

Yearly, every Fall

When

course will first be offered:

Fall, -4-014

,974

III

?

JUSTIFICATION

A. What is the detailed description of the course

includint

, different iati:

from lower level courses, from similar courses in

the

sac dcpartrt

and from courses in other departments in the University?

An uppee levels investigation in depth of some of the issues touched

upon in the introductory 230. This is the only upper level course

concerned with specific political and social uses in contemporary com-

munications development.

B.

What is the

range

of

topics that may be dealt with

iii t

he course?

New developments in communications technology; new network patternings;

policy and legislation struggels between conflicting interests; predic-

tions of shifts in cultural andpolitical and social organization; changes

in patterns of information access and dissemination; minority groups and

"grass roots" communications networks.

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Pa:e

2

C.

how does this

C0U'S(

lit the goals

01

th: th'p.IrtRIeIlt

Students in the field need to be alert to the intricacies involved in

a period of rapid change; prepares them fow what they may expect in the

first ten years of their involvement as professional

• in the field.

D.

how does this course affect degree requirements?

N/A

E.

What are

the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this course?

N/A

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

N/A

C. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

Anticipate that it would be high among majors and non-majors alike

II. Othcr reasons rur introducing the Course

Ht1DGI'IA:Y AND SPACE FM.:It )US

A.

?

W)i oh faculty will bc available to teach t hi s cocirSe?

P, Hindley or new faculty

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B. ?

IIliat are the speci al :J)aCe and/or cqii

i'

fit I('UFI (N

y

lit

?

for thi

course?

NONE

C. Any other budgetary implications of mo

un

tilic this cour.c

NONE

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

Faculty:

.

?

Senate:

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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

0 ?

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR INFORMATION

?

(

Department: Communication Studies

?

Course Number: 4

50

Title:

Sub-title or

Description:

?

DIRECTED READINGS

Credit Hours:

5 ?

Vector

Description: 0-5-0

Pre-requisite(s):

2-upper division CS coursesv.

II

?

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 10

SemesterOffered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

Each semester

When course will

first he offered: Fall, 4

i

972

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JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department

and

from courses in other departments in the University?

This course will enable students to pursue, under direction, selected

areas of reading and study in greater depth than is available in other

communication course offerings. It will be similar to such courses in

almost every department in the university.

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?

.

III

0

FOV

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CS 450

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Page

2

C.

How does this course fit the goals of th department?

Necessary for particular student concentration

D.

How

does this course

affect

,

degree requirements?

E.

What are

the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this

course?

Add to Calendar description

I

F.

What course,

if

any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

• ?

course is approved?

NONE

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

Student demand - small but necessary

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

Enable students to pursue specific interests intensively

IV ?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Wh.ch faculty will be available to teach this course?

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CS

450

?

P:igc 3

• ?

B. What are the special space and/or equipmunt rcqurienients for this

course?

NONE

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

?

NONE

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

Faculty:

..

Senate:

.

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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY?

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

SS.

?

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

I

?

CALENDAR M4ORMATION

Department:

Communication Studies

?

Course Number:

451

Title:

Sub-title or Description:

?

DIRECTED

?

-us

Credit Hours: 5

?

Vector

Description: 0-5-0

Pre-requisite(s):

2

upper division CS coursesoo-ok

II ?

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 10

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

Each semester

When course will first be offered:

Fall,

4.9.3i.1773

III

?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the

detailed description of the course including differentiation

from lower level courses,

from similar courses in the same department

and from

courses in other departments in the University?

This course will enable students to pursue, under direction, selected

areas of reading

and study in greater depth than is available in other

communication course offerings. It will be similar to such courses in

almost every department in the university.

B.

What

is

the range of

topics that may be dealt with in the course?

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o

Ut)

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SC. How does this course fit the goals of th.' departmCflt

Neces'3rY for particular student concentration

D.

How does this course

affect

degree requirements'

E.

What are

the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this

course?

Add to Calendar description

F.

What

course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

•

?

course is approved?

NONE

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

Student demand - small but necessary

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

Enable

students to pursue specific interests intensively

IV

?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Whch faculty will be available to teach this course?

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B. What are the special space and/or

equipment requrienientS for this

[1

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course?

?

NONE

C. Any other budgetary implications of

mounting this course:?

NONE

APPROVAL -

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Faculty Curriculum Committee:

Faculty:

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Senate:

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sIt.:oN FRASER UNIVERSITY

DIViSION OF GENERAL STUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:

Communication Studies

?

Course Number:

1493

Title:

Sub-title or Description:

?

RESEARCH IN MEDIA AND SOCIAL CHANGE

Intensive course in developmental research in communications media and

social change. Involves participation on a research team observing,

documenting, conceptualizing problems, evaluating and formulating

recommendations for development of new communications or alteration of

existing ones.

Credit hours: 15

?

Vector Description:

Pre-requisite(s):

Two appropriate upper division CS courses and?

permission of instructor.

II ?

ENROLMENT

AND SCIIfl[)ULING

Estimated Enrolment:

Semester Offered (e.g.

Yearly

)

every Spring; twice year)y, Fall and

Spring):

Yearly, every Spring or Summer

When

course wi

ll first

be offered: $,su.i.,

IV

74'

III ?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed doscriptinn of

the course including diffcrcntiatc

from lower level

courses, froin similar courses in the sa'

and from courses

in

other departments in the University?

This is to provide students whose interest in communications is at the

level primarily of research and policy making. This provides them with

opportunity of an advanced practicum in a major research project and Task

Force work as the

1495,

1496, 1497

do for the students mainly interested in

the developmental ap

.

p1ication of a spçcific medium.

B.

What is the range or

topics that may tc dealt with

in

the course?

Any

of

331

and

1431

within a specific research project context.

0.

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CS 493

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Ic

2

C.

11014

(10cc

this

COUFSC

fit

tlic goals of

Ill

.

.,

department

Final opportunity to provide studes with supervised experience in

applying their knowledge and skills to problems in the field.

D.

lloi does this course affect degree requirements?

Only one of

490

level may be taken for credit toward degree, i.e.

493 OR

495

OR 496 OR 497 OR

499.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect

the

addition

of this

course?

N/A

F.

What course,

if

any, is being dropped from

the

calendar if this

i

scourse is approved?

N/A

G.

What is

the

nature of

student demand for

this

course?

As in 331

II. Other

reasons for in t roduc

i tig

the course.

To provide a more structured and a team research experience that cannot

be provided in the present

499

individual course.

IV ?

IttJl)GIIARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A.

?

Wh • cli faculty will

bc

available

to teach

this course?

• ?

New faculty required. P. Hindley could coordinate or participate in

the course.

MO

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.

?

n ?

Wh

at

are the Special space and/or cqu pm ut rt

,

quri

c'Ht

for th

course?

NONE

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this cow-c:

NONE

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

Faculty:

Senate:

.

.

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:ON FRASER

UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

S

?

NEW

COURSE PROPOSAL

I

?

CALENDAR INFOR.1AT1ON

Department: Communication Studies

?

Course Number:

1495

Title:

Sub-title or Description:

?

THE SOCIAL DOCUMENTATION PROCESS:

Intensive course in planning, scripting, co'diunity interfacing, team

organization and production. Involves background research into sociological

political, economic and cultural aspects of subject matter under study as

well as involvement of people in the process and anticipation of impact of

e'áTP?Pours: 15

?

Vector

Description:

Pre-rcquisitc(s):,

Two aproDriate u

p

oer division CS couts

& permission of instructor.

II

?

ENROLMENT AND

SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

•

?

Yearly, every Summer

When course will first be offered:

Summer,

II)

JUSTIFICATION

?

I9L

A.

What is the detailed Joscription or the course including diffcrcntiatc:

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the sarc depar:

and

from courses in other departments in the University?

This isthe final Erat

i

cum course for majors in which they work together

with a film/radio/or video director and crew on a major research, social

interaction and documentation production. It is the culmination of their

courses of studies given the final opportunity to apply the theory and

princpIes in a

p

rac.tical. context.

B.

What is the range

of topics

that may be dealt with ill the course?

Potentially everything mentioned in any of the previous courses.

.

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P

a

ge

2

C .

.

?

How does this course lit the goats

01

th.' dT.IrtueI'it

The course of studies aims to provide students with both knowledge,

and understanding of social processes as'well as with technical skills

to use media in a social context. This is the culmination of the course

of studies that allows them the opportunity under supervision to develop

and utilize both knowledge and skills.

D.

Uoii does this course affect degree requirements?

Only ONE of

1+90

level 15 credit courses may be taken by any student,

i.e. either

1+99

OR

1+55

OR

1 1 96

OR

497

as credit toward his degree.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this

course?

N/A

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

N/A

C. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

For this kind of opportunity extremely high: this is what most of the

students wanting a communication major program will be aiming to reach.

H. Othcr

Other

reasons for i iii roduc ing the

C0111-SC.

The need to allow student mobility for on-location projects that may

take them to northern British Columbia or to other parts of the country

depending on where suitable opportunities can be provided for this kind

of field laboratory experience.

IV ?

HUI)GI1'ARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. ?

Which faculty will hr available t

.

o teach this course?

New Faculty required. Will require practising media professionals en-

gaged for summer semester to supervise field' work. Vardeman or Hindley

can assume coordinating responsibility until another faculty member can

be found to share course responsibilities.

ED

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?

-

P. ?

What are the special space and/or equi

I!R

nt r(quri c;-.n.

for

-

?

S

course?

Will vary from production to production and will be part of the training

responsibilities of students to make arrangements for special effects

and unusual equipment needs. No space requirements or equipment re-

quirements other than those specificed for

335,336,337

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this courc:

Allocation for visiting instructors during summer semester.

?

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

Faculty:

Senate:

.

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:oN FRASER UN! VIRSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:

Communication Studies

?

Course Number: 1

4

96 Title:

Sub-title orDescription:

?

THE SOCIAL DOCUMENTATION PROCESS:

RADIO

Intensive course in planning, scripting, community interfacing, team

organization and production. Involves background research into sociological,

political, economic and cultural aspects of subject matter under study as well

as involvement of people

it ,

the process & anticipation of impact of production.

Credit Hours: 15

?

Vector Description:

Pre-rcqulsitc(S)

Two appropriate upper division CS

courses and permission of instructor.

II

?

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

Scir.cstcr Offered (e.g.

Yearly, every Spring; twice year)y, Fall and

Spring):

•

?

Yearly,

every Summer

When course will

first be offered:

Summer,

III ?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed

description of the course includin

Z.

c.

djffercnti:t:c'r

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the ar.e depa-tr:

and from courses in

other depirtmcnts in

the

University?

This isthe final praticum course for majors in which they work together

with a film/radio/or video director and crew on a major research, social

interaction and documentation production. It is the culmination of their

courses of studies given the final opportunity to apply the theory and

orinci.ple in a

?

].context.

B.

What

s

the

ranc

of topics that may he dealt With i u tho course?

Potentially everything mentioned in any of the previous courses.

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)'

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2

C.

110w doe-, this course

.

fit tlic' goals of iii: di1>.irticnt

The course of studies aims to provide students with both knowledge,

and understanding of social processes as well as with technical skills

to use media in a social context. This is the culmination of the course

of studies that allows them the opportunity under supervision to develop

and utilize both knowledge and skills.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

Only ONE of

1490

level 15 credit courses may be taken by any student,

i.e.

either

499 OR 145 OR 496 OR 497

as credit toward his degree.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect thi

addition

of this

course?

N/A

F.

What course, if any, is being

dropped from

the calend:ir

if this

course is approved?

N/A

C. What is the nat ore of student demand

for this cow-se"

For this kind of opportunity extremely high: this is what most of the

students wanting a communication major program will be aiming to reach.

II. ?

Ot lu r reasons for

iii t

roduc lug the course.

The need to allow student mobility for on-location projects that may

take them to northern British Columbia or to other parts of the country

depending on where suitable opportánities can be provided for this kind

of field laboratory experience.

IV ?

BtI)CIIARY AND

SPACE FAC1t )S

A. ?

Wh cli faculty will he avail :ib

?

Ic to tech

a iii

?

I s corse?

u

New Faculty required. Will require practising media professionals en-

. ?

gaged for summer semester to supervise fieldwork. Vardeman or Hindley

can assume coordinating responsibility until another faculty member can

be found to share course responsibilities.

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B.

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What

course?

ar.

the

SpeC

i 1 space and/or

Cqu I

pflYfl

t r('(t

this

U

li

(lt ii

t. s for

will

vary from production toproduction and will be part of the training

responsibilities of students to make arrangement

s

for special effects

and unusual equipment needs. No space requirements or equipment re-

quirements other than those specificed for 335,336,337

C. Any other budgetary implications

of

mounting

t:is cnur:;:

AI'location for visiting instructors during summer semester.

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum ContmittCc

0 ?

Faculty:

Senate:

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sn:ow FRASER UN! VIRSITY

DIVISION OF

GENERAL STUDIES

S

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

I

?

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department: Communication Studies

?

Course Number: 497 Title:

Sub-title or Description:

?

THE SOCIAL DOCUMENTATION PROCESS:

Intensive course in planning, scripting,

?

inity interfacing, team

organization and production. Involves background research into socio1ogic1,

political, economic and cultural aspects of subject matter under study as well

as involvement of people in the process and anticipation of impact of productior

Credit Hours:

15 ?

Vector Description:

Pre-requisite(s):

Two appropriate upper division courses and permission of instructor.

II ?

ENROLMENT AND SCIWDULTNG

Estimated Enrolment:

Scitcstcr Offered (e.g.

Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

Yearly, every Summer

5

When course will

first

be

offered:

?

Summer,

1.

99 4 /975.

Ill ?

JUS1'IFICtTION

A. What is the detailed

tLscriptinn of the course incltidint differentiat;cn. ?

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the

c'

dcp;T!

and

from

courses

in other departments in the University?

This isthe final prticum course for majors in which they work together

with a film/radio/or video director and crew cn a major research, social

interaction and documentation production. It is the culmination of their

courses of studies given the final opportunity to apply the

theory

and

p

rinci.ples in a practical context.

R.

What is the range ot topics that may be dealt with in the course?

Potentially everything

mentioned in any of the previous courses.

S

9

7

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?

I'agc

1

C.

110w does this Course fit the

gOIIS (it' tli.' Cl('),IFI1ICnt

The course of studies aims to provide students with both knowledge,

and understanding of social processes as well as with technical skills

to use media in a social context. This is the culmination of the course

of studies that allows them the opportunity under supervision to develop

and utilize both knowledge and skills.

D.

how does this course affect degree requirements?

Only ONE of 1490 level 15 credit courses may be taken by any student,

i.e. either

1,99 OR 455

OR 1+96 OR

1+97

as credit toward his degree.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary

to

,reflect

the

addition

of this course?

N/A

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the ca1cndr if

this

course is approved?

0

?

N/A

C. What is the nature of student demand for this

coursc'?

For this kind of opportunity extremely high: this is what most of the

students wanting a communication major program will be aiming to reach.

II. Othe

y

Other reasons for jut rodiic I ug the course'.

The need to allow student mobility for on-location projects that may

take them to northern British Columbia or to other parts of the country

depending on where suitable opportànities can be provided for this kind

of field laboratory experience.

IV

?

lWDGlTARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A.

?

Wit* ch faulty will hi' avai ilile to teach thiis course?

New Faculty required. Will require practising media professionals en-

. ?

gaged for summer semester to supervise fieldwork. Vardernan or Hindley

can assume coordinating responsibility until another faculty member can

be found to share course responsibilities.

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.

?

B. What are the special space and/or cqt' I

piiflt

rcqufi

;11t

c

for

this

course?

Will vary from production to production and will be part of the training

responsibilities of students to make arrangements for special effects

and unusual equipment needs. No space requirements or equipment re-

quirements other than those specificed for

335,336,337

C. Any other

budgetary

implication

S

of mounting

ft

is cou1s:

Allocation for visiting instructors during summer semester.

APPROVAL.-

?

Faculty

Curriculum Committee:

Faculty:

.

Senate:

.

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I

SIMON FRASIiR UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR INIORMATION

Department:

Communication Studies

?

Course Number: 1+98 Title:

Sub-title or

Description: ?

INDIVIDUAL STUDY SEMESTER

A full semester spend on an intensive studyproject of the student's

own selection.

Credit Hours: 18

?

Vector

Description:

N/A

Pre-requisite(s):

II ?

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated

Enrolment: 10

Semester

Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

Every semester

When course will first he offered:

?

Sp

11

. 'a .'

J1

?

"

-

/'7;

, S

III ?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed

description of the course including differentiation

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department

and from courses in other departments in the University?

Formerly BSF 1+98-18

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?

Any topic on communications studies approved by faculty sponsors.

S

100

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rage

C.

How does this course fit the goals of th. department?

Affords opportunity for intensive self-selected study in. any of the

three major areas in communications studies, viz, communication to

behaviour, theoretical issues, communications media.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements"

Open to students who have satisfied the major portion of their re-

quired courses for the B.C.S. degree (honours).

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this course?

As described under Calendar Information

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

High

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

IV ?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Which faculty will be available to teach this course?

All faculty may be sponsors

101

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S 1498

0

?

B. What are the special space and/or equipmcnt requriements for this

course?

These

will vary

with the

project

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

NONE

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

.

Faculty:

.

Senate:

.

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SIMON FRASER UN! VUSITY

DIVISION OF QENERAL STUDIES

?

S ?

-

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

.CALENDAR I{FORMATION

Department:

Communication Studies

?

Course

Number:

499

Title:

Sub-title or

Description:

?

INDIVIDUAL STUDY SEMESTER

A full semester spent on an intensive study project of the student's

Own selection.

Credit Hours:

15

?

Vector

Description: N/A

Pro-requisite(s):

ENROLMENT

AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

Semester

Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and

Spring):

Every Semester

When course will

first he offered: Fall,4-9ft

/97?

?

III

?

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation

from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department

and from courses in other departments in the University?

8SF

499-15

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?

Any topic on communications sutdies approved by faculty sponsors.

II

S

S

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1e99 ?

Page

2

is

C.

How does this course fit

the

goals of th department?

Affords opportunity for intensive self-selected study in any of the

three major areas: in communications studi'es, viz, communication to

behaviour, theoretical issues, communications media.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

Open to students who have satisfied the major portion of their

required courses for the B.C.S. degree (general).

E.

What are

the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition

of this course?

As described under Calendar Information

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this

course is approved?

G.

What is the nature of student demand

for

this course?

High

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

IV

?

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A. Which faculty will he available to teach this course?

All faculty may be sponsors

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?

Page :

. ?

B. What are the special space and/or equipmt'nt requrienients

for

this

Course?

These will vary with the project

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

NONE

APPROVAL -

?

Faculty Curriculum Committee:

. ?

Faculty:

.

Senate:

PJ

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October 18, 1972

• ?

DEPARTMENT OF

CC4MUNICATION

STUDIES

Calendar Statement Graduate Studies

The Department of Communication Studies offers a Graduate Program leading to

a degree of Master of Arts in Communication Studies. M.A. (Communication

Studies).

Areas of Study and Research

The emphases of graduate instruction in this department fall into two major

areas:

a)

The study of communication media and social change; i.e. the relationships

between the forms, methods, contents of such media and social change.

b)

The Study of communication behavior, including individual, interpersonal

and small group communication.

The broad goal

of

this program is to develop in students, at the graduate

level, the foundations of knowledge, the problem-centered approaches and the

personal skills that will enable students to work with contemporary theories

and problems of communication in the fields of communication media and such

applied areas as education, counselling and community service.

• ?

Applicants are considered in terms of the extent to Which their proposed

field of study coincides with faculty resources. At present students are

encouraged to do research in the following areas:

a)

Communication Media, and social change, with emphasis on

applications of film, video and radio to Canadian settings;

b)

Sonic studies, with special emphasis on sound and noise in

the urban environment;

c)

Interpersonal communication, with particular attention to

applications of group dynamics to education and allied

settings;

?

0

d)

Application of Communication theory and human communication

behavior in the above areas.

Research

tr

a

i

ning and experience will be a vital component of this program;

students will-be given opportunities 'to work

in

field settings related to

their particular interests. In addition, provision is made for students who

wish to combine a Communication Program with studies elsewhere in the

University. Suitably qualified candidates will be encouraged to undertake

graduate studies in physical, biological and behavioral sciences,' linguistics,

philosophy and education where these are related to their interest in communi-

cation studies,

.

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Admission

For admission requirements, refer to General Regulations section, page

Applicants must satisfy the Graduate Studies Committee as to their readiness

to undertake studies in their chosen area. Students should hold a Bachelor's

degree

with at least a good second class standing in Communication Studies

or one of the behavioral

sciences;

where this is not the case, the student

should have at least 15 semester hours or the equivalent in upper level

courses in these areas, and include at least one course in research methodology.

All applicants are required to furnish a copy of their latest transcript and

a short statement of interests, together with some indication of the general

direction research and/or development work may take. This statement should

include a description

of previous employment, research, or other work relevant

to the candidate's proposed graduate studies.

Supervisory Committee

Following acceptance of the student by the Department, a Supervisory Committee

will be formed who shall have responsibility for determining, in consultation

with the student, the projected program of study, selecting appropriate field

study settings and ensuring that the candidate fulfills all

degree requirements.

Degree Requirements

5 ?

Candidates

for a Master's

degree

must complete the following requirements:

1. Take a minimum of twenty-one hours of graduate course work consisting

of:

a)

four graduate courses with grades of B or better, at least two of

of which must be taken within the Department.

b)

CS 870, a one semester internship or supervised field study in a

practical setting related to the candidate's interests.

2. Complete, to the satisfaction of a supervisory committee, one of

the following alternatives:

i) an original, thesis;

an original project which, because of content or method, does not

conform to the usual definition of thesis.

Course Descriptions:

CS 800-5 Contemporary Approaches in

Cotnmuiiication

Studies

This course is designed to acquaint students with the directions and

•

?

?

range of communication studies. Topics will include: recent advances

?

in communication theory and methodology (information theory, macro-

and micro communication systems); major approaches in the study of

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Scommunication behavior (intrapersonal, interpersonal); current

developments in applications of media technology (video, closed

circuit TV, audio-visual systems). This course is required for

all graduate students.

CS 801-5 Design and Methodology in Communication Research

Problems and methods of communication research; uses of media

(e.g. video tape) group observation techniques, recording

instruments as tools for research and data gathering. Students

will complete a research project in a selected area. This course

equivalent) is required, for all graduate students.

CS 810-5 Human Factors

in Communication

A review of selected factors governing the human intake of

information including verbal and non-verbal behavior and socio-

cultural forces. Attention will be given to applications of

these factors in education and other methods of facilitating

change in human behavior.

CS

820-5 ?

Interpersonal

and Group Processes I

A review of major theories in interpersonal communication; analysis

of verbal and non-verbal dimensions;

applications

of group dynamics

in educational and clinical settings.

CS

821-5

?

Interpersonal and Group Processes Ii

A

laboratory

in

group processes emphasizing observational and

research methods in the study of human interaction; applications

of research methodologies to human interaction.

CS

825-5 ?

The Social Matrix of Communication

A study of factors governing the flow of

information

in

society,

including social values, communication media,

institutional and

organizational settings, roles,

power, Status.

CS

830-5 ?

Communications Media:

?

Research and Development

I

An analysis of specific problems centered on the sociological and

Politico-economic complexities associated with the rapid

development

of communications technologies and systems. Particular attention

will be paid to

developments in Canada

an4

the role of government

agencies, crown corporations and the

communications industries both

historically and in the future.

CS 831-5 Communications Media: Research and )evelopment II

A

workshop

experience in

which students will design and execute a

research or development project in the field of communication media.

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CS 840-5 Advanced Communication Theory

Seminar on Contemporary theories of communication and review of

applications.

CS 850-5 Directed Readings and Research

Pursuance of particular areas of interest related to student's

program.

CS 860-5 Selected Topics

Concentrated studies in areas of student specialization.