Media Theory & Research

Catalog description

This course examines core theoretical approaches to the study of mass media and communication and provides students with an historical and critical overview of theory and research on communication, everyday social practices, systems of representation, and media environments. The course includes discussions on research methods, including quantitative, qualitative, textual, and critical cultural studies. The class is designed as a prerequisite to Senior Seminar and culminates in a project proposal for the seminar course. Pre-requisites: COMM 201 and Junior status.