COM 24800 - Introduction To Media Criticism And Analysis

Introduction to major critical approaches of media studies. Includes standard terminology of media analysis used to discuss form and technique of film, video, and audio productions. Instructor may require additional screening times outside scheduled class meeting times.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the ability to be a critically engaged citizen.
2. Evaluate and apply communication concepts and theories relevant to the major.
3. Evaluate and apply the processes involved in productive conflict in the contexts (interpersonal, organizational, professional, small group, mediated, public) relevant to their major.
4. Demonstrate awareness of diverse perspectives.
5. Identify and analyze relations between media, rhetoric, culture, and democracy.
6. Identify and apply theoretical concepts and processes to critically analyze media and rhetorical artifact(s) and their relationships to audiences and the public across local/global contexts.
7. Discuss the ethical responsibilities of a media and cultural critic.