HDS 105 - Sociology of Media

Institution:

Wheelock College

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Description:

Looks at how media shapes gender, race and class identity. Explores the impact of living in an image-based culture. Course analyzes advertisements, movies, sitcoms, music videos, women's magazines and pornography. Examines increasing sexualization of American culture by media. Focuses on becoming a critical, informed consumer of media. Satisfies General Education Social Sciences requirement. Introductory. emotional problems. Emphasis on utilizing these perspectives to alert students to issues and skills in identifying emotional problems. Prerequisite: HDP 120/122- 121/123 or HDP 124/126-125/127. Fulfills requirement of advanced course upon completion of HDP 380.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheelock.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 879-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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