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COM 427 - Love and Romance in Popular Communication

(3 units)
In this course, we will learn about the communicative elements related to how we view love and romance. By the end of this course, students will be able to critically think about the way popular communication and other sources of information create realistic and unrealistic perceptions regarding love and romance.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): COM 113 .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. articulate key communication theories related to love and romance.
2. analyze film and music content related to love and romance.
3. apply cultural, film, and media criticism and theory to popular representations of love and romance.
4. compare emprical findings and theories regarding love and romance to popular representations.
5. explore and articulate their own desires regarding love and romance.
6. teach others about love and romance in popular communication.


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