HSS2020 Media Studies
4 Intermediate Liberal Arts Credits
This course explores the structure and functions of the mass media in contemporary society, looking at social, cultural, economic and political issues relevant to television, film, radio, recorded music, books, newspapers, magazines, internet and new communication technologies. Exploration of relationships between media and individual, media structure, media policy, law and ethics, and globalization of communications media is emphasized.
Prerequisites: (FCI1000 or AHS1000) and (WRT1001or RHT1000)