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JOUR 120 - Media in Modern Life

(3 units)
Explore the profound transition from life with mass media to life in networked media. Research the meaning of media through anthropological, political and historical perspectives.

Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. reflect on their personal media consumption habits as well as broader media consumption trends, interpreting how individuals and groups differ in their use and incorporation of media.
2. compare basic media effects theories by assessing their strengths and limitations.
3. describe the ways that various media industries have developed throughout history. This includes a summary of each media’s industrial development as well as an assessment of its place in everyday life.
4. critically analyze media artifacts by demonstrating an understanding of the social, economic, cultural, and historical forces that mutually shape its form and content.


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