COMM 100NThe Mass Media and Society
Mass communications in the United States: organization, role, content, and effects of newspapers, magazines, television, radio, books, and films. The Mass Media and Society is an overview of the interaction between mass media and society. By drawing from selected topics, the course pays particular attention to the social influences (e.g., economics, politics, technology, law and culture) that shape media messages. Among others, the course examines the nature of media controllers as well as the character of users and consumers of media products. By so doing, students are informed about the overall structure and scope of the mass media and led to understand the power and influences associated with media messages and practices. By the end of the semester, each student should have a better understanding of the dynamic nature of the mass media in an information society.
Prerequisites
None listed in the catalog.
General education
Humanities (GH), Social & Behavioral Sciences (GS)
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 1 · Fall (4 programs).
Required in (5)
- Communications, B.A. (Altoona)
- Corporate Communication, B.A. (Abington)
- Corporate Communication, B.A. (University College)
- Media Studies, B.A.
- Media Studies, Minor
One of the options in (2)
- Communication Arts and Mass Media, Minor
- Corporate Communication, Minor