Communication Studies, Communication and Media Studies Concentration, BA

The Communication and Media Studies concentration explores the rich connections between media texts, cultural practices, and the communication habits and skills we use to navigate daily life. Curiosity about the world around us – from politics to pop culture to social media – is what prompts Communication and Media Studies students to become engaged professionals and citizens who study and work in a broad range of communication careers.

Course Requirements

Required courses (9 credits)

Concentration electives (18 credits)

Complete one course, selected from the following:

Complete four courses, selected from the following:

COMM 300 - Race, Class and Gender in Media (CWRM)
COMM 313 - Media Law and Ethics
COMM 335 - Media and Politics
COMM 342 - The Visual Life of Popular Culture
COMM 350 - Documentary Film Analysis
COMM 360 - Argumentation and Advocacy
COMM 399 - Topical Studies in Communication and Media Studies
COMM 401 - Film Theory and Criticism
COMM 427 - Communication Criticism
COMM 430 - Topics in Film
COMM 464 - Meaning and Consumption
COMM 498 - Internship in Communication Note: only three credits of COMM 498 may be applied toward major requirements.

Electives (9 credits)

Complete nine additional credits, selected from communication studies (COMM) courses. COMM 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) or COMM 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) may be applied as an elective.

Total minimum credits: 36

Core Curriculum Requirements

A minimum of 120 earned credit hours is required for graduation. These earned hours include the Core Curriculum Requirements as specified in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog and at the Core Curriculum website, www.bridgew.edu/corecurriculum. For additional graduation requirements, see the Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.