COM 201 ,202 - Media & Society

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

Examines influences of mass media on participatory democracy and its cultural forms. Introduces students to social science approaches to the study of communication phenomena, including the logic of inquiry, standards of evidence, and grounds for making claims about communicative behaviors. Explores landmark studies within the discipline. Topics may include media effects, persuasion, cultivation theory, agendasetting, and opinion leadership. Meets general academic requirement B (and W which applies to 202 only).

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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