EMB 100 - Media Literacy - AH

Institution:

Northern Kentucky University

Subject:

Electronic Media Broadcasting

Description:

Fundamental concepts of mediated communication; analysis of roles, functions, and influence of media on individuals and society. Media literacy is defined as "being consciously aware of the messages and images we receive from the media, and then interpreting those messages and images critically while considering the media's purposes and goals." This course will cast a critical eye on the media that we interact with each day: radio, television, newspapers, magazines, books, films, and the Internet. Throughout this semester, we will examine the influences and effects that media has on us. We will dissect media's history and its vast reach into our daily lives and culture. The goal of this course is to stimulate your critical thinking concerning media and its effects, both historically and currently, and to make you as a student and consumer more aware of the power that media and media companies hold. After taking this course you should be able to recognize, interpret, encode and articulate your opinions on media messages.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nku.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 572-5100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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