We live in the age of information and communication. By studying how information is collected, produced and disseminated today, you will better understand communication processes in different contexts: social, cultural, political, organizational, economic and legal. In this program, you will notably develop critical thinking in order to evaluate the nature and impact of technologies in today’s society, in organizations and on our interpersonal relationships. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to the most recent developments in the field of communication (communication strategies, digital media, evolution of the media industry, advertising, crisis communication, negotiation, etc.). The courses touch on the two main areas of communication: media study and communication.
Sociology:
Sociology is the study of societies, more precisely of their institutions, their cultures and their transformations. Sociologists seek to uncover the processes, rules and norms that govern social relations. They attempt to understand various phenomena, for example the origins and consequences of social inequalities and collective behavior. As part of our programs, students have the opportunity to apply theoretical approaches to real cases, and they learn to use research tools such as discourse analysis, interviews, surveys. and statistical analysis. The connections between theory and research allow them to understand various social issues of our time, such as poverty, ethnic relations, deviance, gender relations, international development, power and technology.
This program is offered in French and English.
NOTE: The University of Ottawa offers a partial tuition fee waiver scholarship to French-speaking international students. This significant contribution to financing their study project allows for a considerable reduction in tuition fees.
To benefit from the partial exemption scholarship, international students must:
- accept an offer of admission to a program of study offered in French;
- register full-time and take at least 3 courses (9 credits) per term in French.
OR
- accept an offer of admission to a program in English offering the French Immersion Program;
- meet the requirements of the Plan; And
- register full-time and take at least 3 courses (9 credits) per term in French.
