:cjn 741 media studies: (graduate level)

This course reviews the broad body of work that constitutes the field of media studies. Included in this investigation are theories and models of mass communication that consider the media in terms of production, content, audiences and effects. The purpose of this course is develop a sophisticated understanding of the social role of mass media and its influence on identity, culture, economics, politics and ideology.

syllabus: Course purpose, attendance policy, grading structure and contact information (PDF document).

assignments: Weekly reading assignments.

overheads: Audio/Visual examples from class.