MC 001 — Introduction to Mass Media Units: 3
This course introduces students to the influences and contributions of mass media in popular culture. It traces the historical development of the mass media, from earliest inventions to today?s state-of-the-art digital technologies. This course surveys the impact of mass media on each of us as individuals and on American and world culture: where we might be going and what we can do about it. The course also examines how mass culture continually influences and shapes the media. (C-ID JOUR 100) Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: Letter Prerequisite: None Advisory: ENG 061. Limitation on enrollment: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: A4 CalGETC: 4
Prerequisites: ENG 061
Part of
- Communication Studies 2.0 AA-T Degree
- Liberal Arts AA Degree with Emphasis in Arts, Humanities, and Communication Studies
- Liberal Arts AA Degree with Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences
- UC 7 Course Pattern Certificate of Achievement
- Journalism AA-T Degree
- Film, Television, and Electronic Media AS-T Degree
- Basic Podcasting and Radio Production Certificate of Achievement