This class studies in detail the relations between media, gender and sexuality in a complex global environment. We will build on a theoretical foundation of gender in terms of embodiment, representation, consumption and institutions, and apply various methods of analysis to a range of global media. We will examine how gender enters debates around globalization, including anti-globalization movements, and how constructions of gender influence the mediation of global issues such as nationality, war and terrorism, and transnational flows of people, culture and capital.
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
Tuesday | 12:10 | 13:30 | G-113 |
Friday | 12:10 | 13:30 | G-113 |
This course is an intensive introduction to the basics of design principles for a variety of communications strategies. Through hands-on lab time with step-by-step instruction, students will learn the fundamentals of working with Adobe Creative Suite in order to create their own brand and its accompanying visuals. Presentations by professionals working in various fields of design and communications will familiarize students with their first-hand experience.
Design literacy is essential to all areas of communication, whether in traditional print, digital media, websites or video. This class will focus specifically on the relationship between image and text, providing students with a solid foundation for any further study of graphics or web design they may wish to undertake in the future, as well as training students to interact effectively with professional designers.. The class will be comprised of lecturers on the fundamentals of design, presentations by and workshops with working professionals, and hands-on lab time to learn practical technical skills as applied to students’ individual branding projects.
It suits students who plan to work in advertising, NGOs, branding, global advocacy or any other field of communications. Design literacy is an essential skill, indispensable for the effective communication of any organization’s message. Students will gain appreciation of graphic design; learning how typography color, composition, photography, illustration, etc. work together to produce effective conduits of information.
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
Thursday | 15:20 | 18:15 | C-302 |
At the end of the course work students have the option of completing a thesis or an 8-credit Internship.
In the last semester of their studies students may choose to complete a 14,000 to 20,000 word thesis (instead of an Internship). Additional paperwork available in the Office of the Registrar is MANDATORY for registration of the thesis.
In the last semester of their studies students may choose to complete an Internship (instead of a Thesis) with a corporation, international organization, government body or NGO - requires a 50-60 page report and represents 3/6 months' work. Registration of the internship is subject to the MA Program Director's approval. Please contact the Internship Office for more information.
Introduces Web publishing in 12 sessions. Students will learn the basics of HTML and the use of at least one HTML editor. Site publishing including file structures, image and sound files will be covered.
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday | 15:20 | 16:40 | PL-2 |
Introduces the field of computer science and the fundamental concepts of programming from an object-oriented perspective using the programming language Java. Starts with practical problem-solving and leads to the study and analysis of simple algorithms, data types, control structures, and use of simple data structures such as arrays and strings.
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
Friday | 13:45 | 15:05 | PL-2 |
Tuesday | 13:45 | 16:40 | PL-2 |
Topics vary every semester.
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 18:30 | 19:50 | PL-2 |
Thursday | 18:30 | 19:50 | PL-2 |
Topics vary every semester.
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 13:45 | 15:05 | PL-2 |
Thursday | 13:45 | 15:05 | PL-2 |
Uses predefined classes and class libraries to introduce standard data structures (stacks, queues, sets, trees, and graphs). Studies and implements algorithms for string-searching, sorting, trees and graph traversals. Introduces algorithm complexity analysis and big-Oh (O,,) notation.
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 12:10 | 13:30 | PL-5 |
Thursday | 12:10 | 13:30 | PL-5 |