Communication Department

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About the Department
A welcome from our chair, description of our facilities, academic and event calendars, and contact information

Undergraduate Program
Learn about core requirements, major requirements, course offerings, and academic concentrations

Academic Advising
Access online resources and learn about information sessions to facilitate registration

Special Programs
Explore the Communication Honors Program, internship opportunities, and junior year abroad

Fulton Debate
Find out more about the history and competitive success of our policy debate program

Student Awards
Read descriptions of the student awards presented by the Communication Department and tour the Virtual Honors Library

Faculty and Staff
Review bios of our outstanding faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff

Faculty Publications
Peruse the latest books, chapters, and articles by our faculty

Research Resources
Follow links to resources for communication research or communication organizations

News and Events
Stay current with department news and events, read stories about the department, or explore the media archive

Admissions
How to apply to Boston College

Read the Summer 2009 and the Winter 2008 Newsflash prepared for the BC Communication Alumni Network
Watch the 2009, 2008, or the 2007 Alumni Video Newsletter produced by our Advanced Video Production class
Read the program for the 2009 Fulton Prize Debate or the 2009 Fultonian, the newsletter of the Fulton Debating Society
Peruse the program from the 2009, 2008, or the 2007 Communication Honors Dinner
Download an Areas of Emphasis table created to help you select courses and develop an emphasis for your Communication major

November 25 (Wednesday) to November 27 (Friday) -- No Class: Thanksgiving Holidays
November 30 (Monday) -- Last date for official withdrawal from a course
A screening of "United in Anger: A History of Act Up," followed by a question and answer period with Sarah Schulman, December 6, 2009, 6:30 p.m., McGuinn 121
Sarah Schulman, "Ties that Bind: Familial Homophobia and Its Consequences," December 7, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Devlin 008
December 11 (Friday) -- Last Day of Classes
December 12 (Saturday) and December 13 (Sunday) -- Study Days
December 14 (Monday) to December 21 (Monday) -- Final Examinations