Topics vary by section. Seminar in Media and Culture. Studies 351 or 371 strongly recommended. May be repeated for a total of six credits. Investigates advanced topics dealing with the relationship between mass media and their social and cultural contexts.
Topics vary by section and term.
Media and Violence. Studies 361 or 381 strongly recommended. Examines research bearing upon the connections between mass communication and aggressive behavior. Analyzes depictions of violence in contemporary media and the possible mechanisms through which these depictions can influence attitudes toward violence and violent behavior. Children and the Media.