analyzing how information is gathered, produced and distributed today helps people understand the communication processes that drive a variety of settings: social, cultural, political, organizational, economic and legal. in this program, students will develop critical and analytical skills in order to evaluate the nature and impact of technology and media on society, organizations and interpersonal relations. they will have the opportunity to be exposed to the latest developments in the field of communication (communication strategies, digital media, evolution of the media industry, advertising, crisis communications, negotiations, etc.). the department of communication offers courses in two main areas: media studies and organizational communication (internal and external communication in public and private organizations, health communication, organizational change, etc.). combining theory and practice, the university of ottawa's programs develop students' critical and analytical skills and prepare them either for a professional career or for advanced studies.

the university of ottawa french immersion stream is designed for anglophone and allophone students who wish to pursue part of their university studies in french. students who have attended high school in a language other than french and have followed a french-as-a-second-language program are eligible.

the university of ottawa french immersion stream offers a unique experience. it gives students the opportunity to pursue part of their university studies in french while receiving individualized support in order to develop competencies in their field and in their second language, french. graduates from the french immersion stream are able to function in both official languages and are able to hold a bilingual job or pursue graduate studies in french.