PSY 210 - Psych l gy f the Mass Media

Institution:

Berkshire Community College

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Description:

A seminar critiquing the ide l gical assumpti ns that shape daily life and nati nal p licy. Based n a study f c gnitive diss nance and attributi n the ries, we will examine the means by which mass media, pr paganda, and psych l gical mechanisms may c mbine t c nvince a p pulati n that irrati nal beliefs and inhumane p licies are n rmative and just. Empl ying the perspectives f s cial psych l gy, s ci l gy, and p litical science, this c urse is designed f r th se with advanced reading skills wh are c mf rtable with n nficti n, n n-textb k materials. Students sh uld be willing t participate actively in discussi ns. Prerequisite: S C 105 r permissi n f the instruct r.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.berkshirecc.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 499-4660

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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