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COMM 1307 - INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION
Survey of basic content and structural elements of mass media and their functions and influences on society.
Survey of basic content and structural elements of mass media and their functions and influences on society.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental types, purposes, and relevance of mass communication.
Demonstrate understanding of mass media in historic, economic, political, and cultural realms.
Demonstrate understanding of the business aspects of mass media and the influence of commercialism.
Demonstrate understanding of evolving media technologies and relevant issues and trends.
Demonstrate understanding of mass media values, ethics, laws, and industry guidelines.
Demonstrate understanding of globalization of mass media.
Demonstrate understanding of media effects on society.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 48.0
COMM 2300 - MEDIA LITERACY
Criticism and analysis of the function, role, and responsibility of the mass media in modern society from the consumer perspective. Includes the ethical problems and issues facing each media format, with the effect of political, economic, and cultural factors on the operation of the media.
Criticism and analysis of the function, role, and responsibility of the mass media in modern society from the consumer perspective. Includes the ethical problems and issues facing each media format, with the effect of political, economic, and cultural factors on the operation of the media.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
Demonstrate an ability to critically analyze messages and points of view used in different media (e.g. websites, news programs, advertisements, films, video games, print media).
Demonstrate an understanding of mass media and its effects in different contexts.
Demonstrate the ability to create a piece of media individually or collaboratively in a team.
Identify the importance of mass media and how it shapes culture and public opinion.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 48.0
COMM 2302 - PRINCIPLES OF JOURNALISM
This course examines major issues facing the news media in a democratic society and explores journalism’s role in shaping public perception and affecting policy.
This course examines major issues facing the news media in a democratic society and explores journalism’s role in shaping public perception and affecting policy.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of how recent trends in the news media industry (ownership, technological innovation, and audience consumption) shape news reporting on social issues.
Discuss and critique today’s news disseminated through various media.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the news media in shaping our perception of the world.
Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of news media on policy-making.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 48.0
COMM 2311 - MEDIA WRITING
Fundamentals of writing for the mass media. Includes instruction in professional methods and techniques for gathering, processing, and delivering content.
Fundamentals of writing for the mass media. Includes instruction in professional methods and techniques for gathering, processing, and delivering content.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
Demonstrate proper media writing and editing styles.
Modify writing styles to fit various media platforms.
Demonstrate effective information gathering skills and techniques.
Demonstrate understanding of laws, ethics, and responsibilities of media writing.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 48.0