The Nature of Media

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A theoretical, cultural, and philosophical study of print and non-print media, including their histories, possibilities, limitations, and interrelationships. COMM 251 The Nature of Media (3) An examination of the theory, history, practice, and meaning of media. Within the framework of various media theories, students examine how print media, broadcast media, film, telephones, the Internet, and other technological forms communicate. Executives and practitioners from various media outlets visit the class to discuss what happens in the real world and what career opportunities might be available. Emphasis is placed on a final creative project which should reflect each student's understanding of the nature of media and how it creates the culture we live in.