BTMM 4497 - Mass Media and Children

Institution:

Temple University

Subject:

Description:

The history, economics, and structural features of media industries catering to a young audience. The possible effects of television, video games, comics, the internet, and other media on children and youth are considered, including issues of gender, racial identity, violence, social learning, and consumerism. Contemporary issues regarding media’s changing role in the lives of children and families are explored.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BTMM 1041 (0040); junior standing

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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