COMM1061 — Introduction to Mass Communication
COMM 1061 - Introduction to Mass Communication COMM 1061 - Introduction to Mass Communication Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Course Description: This course is an introduction to the study of mass media in today’s society. We will critically explore media to gain an understanding of the historical, economic, regulatory, and ethical implications of the changing mass media landscape. Much of contemporary societies’ expression of cultural beliefs, behaviors, and experiences occur through mass mediated communication; consumers and producers of media must be able to critically examine, interpret, and influence media messages. Through examining mass media in historical and contemporary society we will examine the impact of media on individuals, culture, and social systems. MnTC Goals 5 History/Social/Behavioral Science, 9 Ethical/Civic Responsibility explain how economics, regulation, and technology affect each media industry. describe media controversy including the legal, ethical, and political issues and the impact of mass media on individuals and society. explain the profound impact of media practices and messages on public policy and institutions. describe basic assumptions and methods used to generate media research and to media theory developed from various social science perspectives. demonstrate media literacy skills to become an informed media consumer. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) 05. 01. Employ the methods and dat
Prerequisites: ENGL0950, RDNG0950, RDNG0940, ESOL0051, ESOL0052, ESOL1033, ESOL0041, ESOL0042, ESOL0043