AFST 347 - Women and the Media: Myths, Images and Voices

Institution:

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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Description:

GEP/GFR: Meets AH. In this course, we will define media and examine diverse and complex modes of communication. We will analyze images of women in the media in terms of race, ethnicity, sexuality and gender. As consumers and producers of media, we will become a critical media audience, increasing our media literacy. This course will explore careers for women in the media. We will utilize the media as tools for activism in empowering women on local and global levels, and we will research how others are using the media to create positive change for women. Notes: Also listed as MLL 322 and GWST 322.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umbc.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 455-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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