COMM 410 - Women and the Media

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

Introduces overview of the many and varied contributions of women in mass media. Through slide lectures, documentary videos, and student research presentations, students explore the lives and work of women media professionals, explore some of the notable historical obstacles to women in this once male-dominated field: sexist attitudes, stereotypes, lack of women in management, and conflicts between job and family. Also examines the ethnic diversity of women in this important professional field. Will explore how women's style and vision differs from their male counterparts. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. This class is available for graduate credit.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

COMM 111 (Grade of C or Higher) and COMM 112 (Grade of C or Higher)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

This course is approved for distance education instruction. Distance education opportunities vary by semester. Please contact the university for more information.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2009 - 08/25/2024 

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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