Media Literacy

Catalog description

This course explores the structure and functions of the mass media in the United States to help students become more critical media consumers and more responsible, informed citizens. The course introduces students to the history and operation of various media industries, as well as the mass media’s roles, ethical responsibilities and First Amendment protections in a democratic society. Students will examine the mass media’s cultural, political and economic influence, including the ways in which they, as media producers and consumers, can use the tools of mass communication to address individual and collective issues. Category: Citizenship & Responsibility - S