COMM 150H Media, Self and the World - 3 credits

Equivalent: COMM 150
Prerequisite(s): Honors student or permission of the instructor
Examines the many ways media systems and mediated communication shape our understanding of ourselves and our world. How various media (e.g., television, internet, newspapers) interact and deliver content (e.g., entertainment, news, advertising) that influences the “real world” are examined. Also looks at how new technologies allow easier direct access to content. Special attention is given to how students can apply media literacy skills to their academic and personal lives.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer