Sociology 77.2 - Mass Communications and Mass Media

Institution:

CUNY Brooklyn College

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Description:

3 hours; 3 credits The role of mass media in modern society. The importance of propaganda, public relations, and public opinion; the effects of advertising on everyday life, and the origins of consumer culture; the consequences of violence in TV and film; the reasons for news distortions in print and broadcast journalism. Prerequisite: Core Curriculum 2.3 with a grade of B- or higher, or Core Studies 3 with a grade of B- or higher, or Sociology 5, or permission of the chairperson.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brooklyn.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 951-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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