Media, Culture and Society

Prerequisite: JRNL 1101 with a minimum grade of C, or instructor approval. A review of the ways in which mass media has transformed individuals, politics, and society. This course will assess current debate over the role of the media in society and emphasize the arguments and strategies of argument. Using both current and classic examples regarding ethical considerations arising from the connection between media and culture, students will also learn strategies used in decision-making.