COMM 205 - Media Issues in Contemporary Culture

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Saint John Fisher University

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Students examine how media determine their content in relationship to the surrounding culture and the evolution of audience preferences. The importance of the economic imperative, media theories, ethical standards and developing new media are analyzed as they have evolved over time, affecting a change in media coverage. The impact of these issues on American democracy, which depends on informed citizens, is specifically critiqued. Students who have credit for COMM 105 may not take COMM 205. Prerequisite: COMM 100.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sjfc.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 385-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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