Mass Media and Society 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus D1; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 4) 54 lecture hours

Catalog description

A survey and evaluation of mass media in economic, historical, political, psychological, and sociological terms. Focuses on helping the media consumer understand the power and significance of mass communications: books, newspapers, magazines, radio, television, motion pictures, the Internet, public relations, and advertising. Discusses the rights and responsibilities and interrelatedness of media in a diverse global society. Required for all communications and journalism majors; also a general interest course.