COMM 302 - Mass Communication Theory

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Lewis & Clark College

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Christenson, Kaplan Content: Survey of the key theories and research regarding the role of mass media in shaping society, spanning the early 20th century to the present. Coverage includes areas such as media's impact on the political process, the cultivation of attitudes and values through media exposure, critiques of mass culture and mass society, and the role of interpretation and social construction in media audiences. Prerequisite: Communication 260 or consent of instructor. Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lclark.edu/

Phone Number:

(503) 768-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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