CA 440 - Criticism of Media and Society

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Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This capstone seminar for all communication majors serves to enhance students' critical, ethical, and communicative response to the maelstrom of media images and content that continuously confront us throughout our daily lives. Students employ prominent contemporary rhetorical perspectives to evaluate a variety of mass media (including television, film, novels, advertising, Internet, etc.) through in-class presentations, discussions, written assignments, final examination, and a series of critical essays. These activities enrich students' abilities to understand the form, content, and context(s) of any communication, and subsequently, to become more effective and ethical communication professionals. CA juniors and seniors only. Prerequisites: CA 100 and CA 110. Offered every semester. Three credits.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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