| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1:00pm-2:15pm | TuTh | White Hall 111 | Timothy Dowd. | HSC. | 4 | 2289 | TBA. |
January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010
Catalog Description: Processes and conditions of opinion formation and change, and the function of opinion in group life.
Semester Details: In this course, we examine the history and nature of mass media in four sections. (1) We begin by considering the social implications of new forms of mass media. (2) We then examine how various media industries (e.g., radio, TV, record, motion picture, print) are organized and how such organization is sometimes transformed by regulation, competition, or technology. (3) We focus next on the content of media products and investigate factors that promote stability and change in content. (4) Finally, we consider the audience for mass media products and inspect how they are affected by and actively use media content.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- Online reserves.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Brief Memos | ||
| Midterm Exam | ||
| Final Exam | ||
| Research Project |
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