MDIA 3410 - Gender, Race and Class in Media

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

For all students with an interest in media; required for the Media Studies degree. Gender in Media explores the relationship among men, women, race, class, culture and the media. Includes discussions of representations in media; impact of representations on audiences; stereotypes of gender, race, class, and sexual identity; effects of media on identity construction; and applicable theories. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and explain effects of media on identity construction. 2. Explain how gender and culture affect media production. 3. Assess gender depictions, including stereotypes, in news, television, advertising, film and digital culture. 4. Analyze media depictions with theoretical arguments. 5. Develop an analytical attitude toward gender and media in everyday life. FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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