Introduction to Media Studies. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

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Overall consumption of media is at a record high, yet trust in media is near a record low, exacerbating the problem of communicating crucial social, political, and scientific information. This course will explore the growing importance of mass media and media literacy in a world that struggles with the tensions and challenges of balancing free speech, access to instantaneous information, media bias, and eroding trust. In this class, students will interact with and evaluate various media technologies and sources created by journalists, bloggers, podcasters, social media influencers, advertisers, and public relations professionals who help create, shape, and report information. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. Course Fees: LRC1 $12; LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.