COMM 103 - Introduction to Mass Media

Institution:

Atlantic Cape Community College

Subject:

Description:

Studies the impact on our daily lives of television, radio, films, magazines and newspapers, and online media. Students examine how the media influence politics, purchases, and entertainment, and how they affect the culture in shaping beliefs and attitudes. It discusses how each of the media operates and what each accomplishes. By developing their media literacy, students are able to examine the gap between real life and "mediated" reality. (This course does not qualify as aCommunication choice for the New Jersey Colleges and Universities General Education A. A. and A.S. Transfer Programs Agreement.) (2005)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.atlantic.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 625-1111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.