CMST&102

A survey course exploring the role of various media in society, emphasizing media literacy and covering historical and contemporary developments. It examines the relationships among media, audience, and government, exploring traditional, social, digital, and new media. The course addresses misinformation, media theory, advertising, media effects, journalism, communication during crises, and connections between communication, business, the arts, law, and the US Constitution as well as global cultural topics. Students will be encouraged to move beyond their role as media consumers, challenging representations and thinking critically about media as a cultural and economic institution influencing everyday life.

Lecture

Communication Skills, Humanities