MC 001

INTRO TO MASS MEDIA

College of the Desert · Fall 2026

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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)

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1402

38 openSeats: 12/50 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AM
Class #0304604Fall 20263 credits
38 available12 enrolled50 capacity0 waitlist
Days & times
Tu · 12:30 – 1:50 PM
Meeting dates
Aug 31 – Dec 18
Location
Communication Building 109Hybrid Instruction RID
Instructor
Jackson, Laurilie
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1430

36 openSeats: 14/50 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AM
Class #0304605Fall 20263 credits
36 available14 enrolled50 capacity0 waitlist
Days & times
Th · 2:30 – 5:35 PM
Meeting dates
Aug 31 – Dec 18
Location
Communication Building 109
Instructor
Capozzi, Lisa A.
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1468

44 openSeats: 6/50 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AM
Class #0304608Fall 20263 credits
44 available6 enrolled50 capacity0 waitlist
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No scheduled meeting time
Meeting dates
Oct 26 – Dec 18
Location
Asynchronous Learning ONLN
Instructor
Capozzi, Lisa A.
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1462

8 openSeats: 42/50 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AM
Class #0305143Fall 20263 credits
8 available42 enrolled50 capacity0 waitlist
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No scheduled meeting time
Meeting dates
Aug 31 – Dec 18
Location
Asynchronous Learning ONLN
Instructor
Jackson, Laurilie
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