COM 151 - Mass Media and Popular Culture

Institution:

Central Maine Community College

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Description:

3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course introduces the student to the economic, political, and social dimensions of mass media with an emphasis on electronic media. Students will be introduced to a variety of perspectives on contemporary media and will examine the components of media literacy. The overall goal of the course is to enable students to develop critical strategies of media analysis to become an active, informed media consumer. Prerequisite: ENG 101.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 755-5100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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