COMM S340 - Media Studies

Institution:

University of Alaska Southeast

Subject:

Communication

Description:

3 credits (3+0) Examines major theoretical frameworks for analyzing traditional and digital media, and techniques for applying those theories to specific media products and genres. Using various theoretical lenses, students will examine a wide variety of media, including advertising, film, television, news, and the Internet. Students will also investigate economic and political aspects of the media and will explore the ways that race, gender, and class are presented in media products. Prerequisite: WRTG S211 (C or better) or instructor permission.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

WRTG S211 US C Concurrent OR WRTG A211 UA C Concurrent OR WRTG F211X UF C Concurrent OR ENGL S211 US C Concurrent OR ENGL A211 UA C Concurrent OR ENGL F211X UF C Concurrent

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uas.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 465-4827

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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