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Mass Communications (MC)
Mass Communications (MC) MC 1143 Media in a Diverse Society (DS)
MC 3113 Introduction to Media Effects Description: Mass media's potential to influence audience behavior is a subject that has long fascinated scholars and the general public. Aside from working & sleeping, individuals in the U.S. spend more time consuming media than any other activity. This course introduces media effects, and offers critical analysis methods to better understand the process and effects of the mediated message. A variety of media theories will be examined to understand how media can affect attitudes and behaviors on an individual and societal level. The theories will be used to examine a variety of different types of content, including media violence, portrayals of race and gender, entertainment, politics, strategic communication, and sport. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
Description: A study of the media and their effect on our culture, with an emphasis on the media's role in racial, gender and sexual orientation issues in the United States. By analyzing the mass media, we learn to interpret the consequences of the stories they tell. An introductory survey course for majors and non-majors. Previously offered as JB 1143. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm General Education and other Course Attributes: Diversity, Social & Behavioral Sciences MC 2003 Mass Media Style and Structure Prerequisites: ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of "C" or higher, and departmental majors only. Description: Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MC 2023 Electronic Communication Prerequisites: ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with a grade of "C" or better, and departmental majors only. Description: Introduces students to electronic communication with a series of hands-on projects to develop their skills with basic photography, videography, podcasting and Web page development. Compares the various media platforms and teaches students visual grammar. Students create slide-shows and podcasts, learn to edit video, and develop Web pages using content created in class. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MC 3173 History of Mass Communication (H)
Description: Growth and development of mass communication systems in America, with emphasis upon the economic, social and political interaction of the media. Previously offered as JB 3173. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm General Education and other Course Attributes: Humanities MC 4143 Ethics and Issues in Mass Communications Prerequisites: MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of "C" or better in both; and pass proficiency review. Description: Students examine classical theories of ethical behavior and their relevancy to professional communicators. Students learn to analyze various moral viewpoints, so they can discern a justifiable system of ethical decision-making. Students apply ethical reasoning and professional codes of conduct to scenarios to determine the most ethical
action to take. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MC 4153 International Mass Communication Description: Examination of the nature and flow of news and information within and among nations, states and societies from a theoretical vantage point grounded in region-specific realities. The political, economic, social, cultural and historical forces determining media practice in a global environment. No credit for students with credit in MC 5253. Previously offered as JB 4253. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm
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