In a liberal arts curricular context, our students learn to systematically explain, critically think about, and knowledgably engage in the broad spectrum of communication, media and cultural practices. We aim to graduate students who are informed, ethical communicators; reflective creators and makers of media and culture. Our students use theory, history, and experiential learning to make a positive, lasting impact on our world. Â
At a lively intersection of overlapping fields, our teaching is informed by cutting edge research on journalism, multimedia storytelling, and film; advertising, marketing, branding, and PR; anthropology, development, advocacy, and politics; history, ethics, economics, and law. Our professors guide students through the nuances of evolving and hybrid cultures, in the context of globalization and its discontents. Our approach to communication, media and culture is resolutely comparative. It is rigorously academic as well as practical. Students develop strong analytical, reasoning, written and verbal skills. They become empathetic and ethical listeners as well as efficient and effective persuaders.Â
The department offers four majors and six minors. The majors are Global Communications, Journalism, Film, and Communication and Public Affairs (to launch in 2020–21). The minors are Anthropology, Fashion Studies, Global Communications, Film, Journalism and Political Communication. The department frequently hosts colloquiums and invited speakers from the world of research, business, politics, and creative industries. Â
The Journalism Major provides you with digitally-oriented, hands-on training, and a solid, intellectual grounding in theories and issues related to journalism, media, and communications.
This major will expose you to both theory and practice, with a strong grounding in the historical roots of communications in all its forms.
This major will provide a strong background in the history, aesthetics, and theory of film, while also introducing you to the practical arts of writing, directing, and producing.
Immerse yourself in the role of communication and media in civil society and learn to intervene in that domain.
Gain deep insights into fashion as a global cultural phenomenon and a vast professional industry.
Investigate the ways in which politics, political systems, political philosophy, media, communications, and activism intersect on a worldwide scale.
Delve into the myriad subjects and theories that are crucial to anthropology, including politics, media, and urban culture.
Examine film from all over the world through the perspectives of history, analysis, theories, and criticism.
Gain an intensive introduction to media globalization, communication theory and research methods, and media and communication studies.
Gain detailed training in the crucial aspects of journalism, including video production, broadcast news writing, and how media and war often intersect.
Learn about the world of fashion through the lens of communications.