MEDIA & SOCIETY 100 - Introduction to Media and Society

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

The course considers the cultural meanings conveyed in popular entertainment, children's television, and advertising; the political economy of mass media ownership; and how the press mediates the public's sense of political and social realities. Students examine serious issues raised by the pervasive influence of mass media, including the concentration of ownership over public communications, the commodification of culture, and how the media affects the process of political persuasion. This course is intended for students interested in gaining a better understanding of how we are influenced by public communications. (Robertson, Deutchman, and Staff , offered annually)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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