COMM 340 Media Effects - 3 credits

Examines how people are affected by media content. Topics may include what content affects people, what those effects are and how often they occur, and what situations make effects more likely to happen–for example, if violent content causes people to become violent. Students learn the history and major categories of effects, how to analyze and evaluate media content, and to help others avoid negative media effects.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring