Course Description
Summary
Understanding Media is a critique and analysis of media including television, radio, film, social media and the internet, focusing on contemporary popular genres, such as movies, talk shows, news programs, children's programs, and advertisements. There will be a strong focus on corporate media consolidation and its impact on content, uses, functions, and audiences. Students will acquire a knowledge of how to apply media theories to everyday media experiences and develop the competency to research, learn interview skills, and gather information through mainstream and alternative media sources.
