Mass Communications.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 lecture hours (delivered online, face-to-face or hybrid). 3 credits. A broad survey of mass media and their role in shaping contemporary society and culture. The course examines the history and evolution of communication technologies and their influence on how individuals, institutions and communities create, share and interpret information. Introduction to media literacy skills, the dynamics of misinformation and how media systems respond to social, political and technological change. The course also introduces students to a range of professional fields within mass communication, helping them explore potential career paths across media industries.