COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND MODERN LANGUAGES

The College of Communication and Modern Languages has two departments which offer a wide range of courses in communication, journalism, English and linguistics.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION

The department of Communication features the study of communication theory and criticism and the development of practical skills at a time when the communication media and modes around the world are undertaking significant changes. The Department of Communication programs are designed to give an insight into the fast changing information and communication technologies and in-depth knowledge and understanding of mass media while providing students a combination of strategic and tactical knowledge of communication.

The Journalism programs aim at preparing graduates for entry into journalism and related fields by developing an understanding of journalism and its media and communication contexts and acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed. Journalism programs concentrate more on writing, editing, reporting and interviewing whereas the mass communication programs prepare students to meet the challenges of impacting the world by analyzing the influences of media and culture and combining the study of human communication theory and development to understand and be able to solve communication problems in society.
All graduates from the department are expected to acquire skills in critical analysis, speaking and writing, as well as knowledge of electronic and digital communication. The Department of Communication has a broad range of courses covering advertising, public and interpersonal communication, journalism, broadcasting, news-editorial, publishing, media studies, public relations and new media technology, computer, web design and publication.

The department graduate course and research programs leading to the MA and PhD degrees aim to develop the ability to conduct independent and advanced research and to integrate this skill with a depth of academic knowledge in journalism and mass communication. The programs are designed to prepare professionals for advanced careers in the news media and mass communication through the expansion of areas of expertise and the widening of the intellectual horizons.

Refer to the College of Communication and Modern languages Course Description for further details about the courses offered in at the Department of Communication.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mass Communication

GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Media Communication
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Journalism

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication
Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism

DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES:

The study of languages and linguistics covers a variety of subjects from theories of grammar and how language is produced to applications of linguistic knowledge in areas such as language teaching. The Bachelor of Arts degree in linguistics is built around a core curriculum of online language and linguistic theory classes.

The English language programs offer courses in the study of literature, in the production of various kinds of writing, and in the analysis of language.

The graduate programs leading to the degree of Masters and PhD provide an opportunity for acquiring in depth knowledge in the fields of English Language, English literature and linguistics and to prepare graduates for careers in all areas of education, business and government and wherever the ability to use the English language effectively leads to opportunities for advancement and success.

Refer to the College of Communication and Modern languages Course Description for further details about the courses offered in at the Department of Modern Languages.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Creative writing
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Linguistics

GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Master of Arts (M.A.) in English
Master of Arts in (M.A.) in English Literature
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Linguistics

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English Literature

The department is planning to introduce a Bachelor of Arts program in French. Please contact the Department of Modern Languages if you are interested in this program.

Contact the college of Communication and Modern Languages for further information

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND MODERN LANGUAGES: commodl@stdu.org

Department of Communication : commu@stdu.org

Department of Modern languages : modernl@stdu.org

Mission

Saint Dominic University is committed to a high standard of education by offering programs of study to students to prepare them for future positions; to enhance the professional development of those already employed, and to provide high quality academic framework for graduate study.

The University is also committed to creating and sustaining a learning environment that contributes to the intellectual, ethical, social, professional and personal development of its students.

The university Programs’ emphasis is on the principles of personal development to promote a learning environment which is closely related to the various aspects of theory, knowledge and action.

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Degree Programs Admission

New Students may be admitted into all degree programs in the: Fall, Winter or Spring quarters. New students may not be admitted in the summer quarter.
ADMISSION APPLICATIONS
ARE CURENTLY ACCEPTED FOR:
SPRING 2008 & FALL 2008 Quarters

Acceptance is subject to availability and meeting the admission requirements.
To secure a place in one of the university's degree programs, students may apply for Provisional acceptance, which is an acceptance pending exam results. E.g. students may apply anytime now for September 2008 admission and submit their exams results as soon as they are available in the summer before proceeding to registration.
On the other hand, applications for admission into the Masters and PhD programs are accepted throughout the year and applicant may start their research at any time, subject to confirmation by the university registrar.

STUDENTS MAY START THEIR
MASTERS AND PHD
RESEARCH PROGRAMS AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR
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