COMM 101 - Understanding Mass Media

3 credits

This course asks students to study the impact of American mass media on American culture and on the cultures of other nations; to consider how mass media alters concepts of culture; and to develop and understanding of the economic forces that influence and shape the media. And emphasis will be placed on critical thinking in a seminar situation. The course grants English/Communications credits. May be taken for Honors (through Distance Learning).

Notes: Required for Communications and Media Arts majors. Was COMM 101S previous to Fall 2010. Class Hours: 3