Mass Comm 72
Mass Communication and Society
Fall 2010
MCOM 072, Section 1, 3 credit units
Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00-10:15 a.m.;
DBH133
About This Course:
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Current Course Materials:
These materials will be updated throughout the
semester.
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Course Description
This course focuses on American mass communication and its
relation to society. Examined are theories in mass communication,
contemporary issues and media effects. Specifics studied include
the impact of mass communications on cultural, institutional,
political and social groups in U.S. society and the systems of
mass communication that weave society together. The twin emphases
of this course are (1) how the different mass communication delivery
and support systems -- advertising, public relations, broadcasting,
film, the Internet, and print journalism -- shape society and
individuals adversely, or in a pro-social fashion, and (2) how
the media in turn are influenced by individuals, interest groups
and institutions.
For More Information
Please contact Prof. Craig, either by phone at 924-3240,
or by e-mail at profcraig@profcraig.com.