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B.A Communication Bachelor's Degrees in Communication "Mass communications" has been used for any form of communication one to many by means of printed or electronic media (that are converging quickly at present). Many paths lead to expertise in one-to –many communications today. Degree programs described here are communications majors. (See advertising, marketing, and business communications majors in the B.B.A degree programs also; journalism is also a degree option). Students complete the communications and Liberal Education Curriculum requirements of 60 cr.hrs. At Sunway College. They transfer to the U.S to complete the degree of 122 cr.hrs. And complete their respective majors and minors. One-half of the degree programs are pursued in the United States where excellent production training facilities and professional curricular programs in radio, television and film provide both the knowledge & training for careers in mass media production, performance and management. Outstanding computer facilities, instruction (from top professor), library resources (3.3 million books), a daily newspaper and radio station entirely run by students, and comprehensive TV & Film studios & equipment all offer exciting, ‘state-of-the-art’ education in the world’s most diverse and innovative business environment that is growing explosively in the communications fields. Communications Majors are 36 cr.hrs. , Except for Public Relation which 48-50 cr.hrs.
Western Michigan University, a state supported (public, not private) university, is one of North America’s turpitude young universities. 50th largest in the United States, it offers undergraduate degrees in nearly 170 areas. Of its 28,000 students about 2,000 are international students from more than 90 countries. Western Michigan University is the #1 U.S university for Malaysian students, according to MACEE (1989-1995). Western’s link with Malaysia extends over 25 years. Many graduates exercise high level leadership in government and business & industry. Few other U.S universities have so many graduates in Malaysia. Our alumni network makes it easier for a student to launch a professional career upon return to Malaysia. Western Michigan University is JPA-recognized. Western Michigan University-a world of Difference! True Twinning provides students with guaranteed admission to Western Michigan University if they meet the minimum academic standard of the university (at least CGPA 2.0). Public Relations students must have a CGPA of at least 2.5 to pursue the major because of heavy demand for limited seats. Students are guaranteed a place in their major field. Students are counseled by the Resident Director from Western Michigan University. The university accepts all subjects passed at Sunway College. True-Twinning saves time & money. In Malaysia & the U.S, 3 semester per year are offered so that most students may complete their degree in 3.5 years after SPM. This is a proven program, with more than 1,500 students sent to the U.S. Studies at Sunway College include the compulsory Pre-communications subjects as well as liberal education subjects required of all students. U.S universities require liberal (or’general’) education regardless of degree program; this is a key feature of U.S higher education designed to stimulate self-reliant learning, critical thinking, & adaptability to change. Students do not need to stimulate self-reliant communication major until they transfer to yhe U.S Studies to be complete in Sunway College are as follows:
3.Complete a selection of the following general and liberal education curriculum subjects and electives:
Enrollment Scenario by Semester Subjects may be taken in any order, except for prerequisite and Engl 160. Students are advised regarding the best strategy. A normal student load is 13-16 credit hours of subjects each semester. First Semester/Credit Hours Engl 160 Standard American English ^ /4 BIS 102 Introduction to Information Processing /3 Com 170 Interpersonal Communication /3 Soc 200 Principles of Sociology * /3 Second Semester Engl 105 Though & Writing *^ /4 Com 104 Public Speaking /3 Psci 105 Critical Thinking in Politics * /3 Math 114 Excursions in Mathematics * /3 (May require Math 110 as prerequisite) /3 Third Semester Com 200 Introduction to Communications Theory * /3 Phil 200 Introduction to Philosophy * /4 Engl 210 Film Interpretation * /4 (or Engl 110 Literary Interpretation) Chem 150 Chemistry and society * /4 Fourth Semester Com 240 Introduction to Telecommunication Theory /3 Phys 102 Physics, Technology and Society * /3 Soc334 Pacific Rim Asian Societies * /3 Hist 120 Outline of American History * /3 Fifth Semester Phy 100 General Psychology * /3 Electives to bring total to 60 cr.hr. * Counts toward General Education Curriculum graduation requirements * Partially establishes TOEFL- equivalent English language proficiency.
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