COMM 1307Introduction to Mass Communication

Collin College · 3 credits · UGRD

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Survey of basic content and structural elements of mass media and their functions and influences on society. Additionally, a study of mass media in the United States with emphasis on newspapers, magazines, radio, film, publishing, the internet and television; history of mass media and the business models that support them; and the role and responsibility of mass media in modern society. Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 24 – Dec 11

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
90001Class #339167-COMM-1307-90001	Time not published	Room	Whitney Pisani
90001 notes: This section will be delivered online with no required face-to-face sessions within the section and no on-campus activity requirements. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), a webcam, and/or a microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course.