For Non Communication Studies students

Minor in Communication Studies (admitted from AY2011/2012)

Overall rationale for proposed changes

The Minor in Communication Studies is open to all students in NTU except students from the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. In the rapidly evolving world of info-communication and media technology, it is important to understand the workings and socio-cultural implications of knowledge –driven society. The Minor in Communication Studies will expose students to a more holistic curriculum in a rigorous academic environment.

Academic requirement

With effect from Sem 1, AY2011/2012 and in-line with other Minor programmes offered within CoHASS, students have to fulfill minimum 15 AUs to be awarded the same Minor programme. It may be obtained over the duration of the student’s respective degree course.

To fulfill this requirement, the student must take any three modules from the list of prescribed electives in addition to one compulsory module, CS8100 Fundamentals of Communication Studies. A minimum grade B from CS8100 final examination is required for students to continue with the Minor Programme.

Curriculum structure

Core (3 AUs)

CS8100 Fundamentals of Communication Studies

Students must achieve a minimum Grade B in CS8100 examinations to proceed with Minor in Communication Studies. Prescribed Electives (Student to choose 3 to 4 Electives to fulfill minimum 12 AUs)

CS2004 Basic Media Writing
CS2006 Visual Literacy and Communication
CS2021 News Reporting and Writing
CS2022 Basic Media Writing in Chinese
CS2029 Broadcast Journalism
CS2051 Comparative Press Systems
CS2055 Organisational Communication
CS2057 Media Effects
CS2058 Integrated Marketing Communication
CS4063 Economics of Media and Communication
CS4059 Public Opinion
CS4030 Crisis Management
CS4058 Intercultural Communication
CS4015 News Reporting and Writing in Chinese

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Minor in Communication Studies (admitted before AY2011/2012)

The Minor in Communication Studies is open to all students in NTU except students from the School of Communication and Information. In the rapidly evolving world of info-comm and media technology, it is important to understand the workings and socio-cultural implications of a knowledge-driven society. The Minor in Communication Studies will expose students to a more holistic curriculum in a rigorous academic environment.

Academic Requirements

To fulfill this requirement, the student must take three modules in addition to one compulsory module,
CS0201 Foundations of Communication Studies. A minimum grade of B from the CS0201
final examination is required for students to continue with the Minor Programme.
Alternatively, students may read CS8100 at 3 AUs as the Core course in place of CS0201.
A minimum grade of B from CS8100 final examination is required for students to continue with the Minor Programme. A minimum of 15 AUs constitute a minor in Communication Studies.

Curriculum - Minor in Communication Studies

Core (select EITHER CS0201 OR CS8100)

CS0201(formely known as COM201) Foundations of Communication Studies (3 AUs) - min Grade B in the exams to proceed with Minor
CS8100 (formely known as CS100) Fundamentals of Communication Studies (3 AUs) - min Grade B in the exams to proceed with Minor

Prescribed Electives (select any three from the list/select any four from the list including CS0204):

CS0204 Basic Media Writing (3 AUs) **
COM206 Visual Literacy and Communication (4AUs)
COM221 News Reporting and Writing (pre-requisite: CS0204/COM204) (4AUs)
COM222 Basic Media Writing in Chinese (4AUs)
COM251 Comparative Press Systems (4AUs)
COM254 Interpersonal Communication (4Aus)
COM255 Organisational Communication (4AUs)
COM257 Media Effects (4AUs)
COM258 Intergrated Marketing Communication (4AUs0
** Students who take CS0204 as one of the electives may need to do an additional course (fourth course) from this group to meet the minimum 15 AU requirement.

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