Introduction to Mass Communications

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Survey of mass communication and the interrelationships of media with society, including history, structure, and trends in a digital age. Discussion of theories and effects, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues, including gender and cultural diversity. 54 hours lecture. ADGE: 4; Transfer: CSU, UC*; Cal-GETC: 4; C-ID# JOUR 100. * JAMS 1 and 2 combined: maximum UC credit, one course.