COM 42100 - Media Genres

Topic varies. Analysis of typical genres in film and television, such as horror, melodrama, westerns, science fiction, situation comedies, etc. Problems of general description or definition; themes and conventions; iconography peculiar to given genres. Additional screening times will be required.

Preparation for Course
P: COM 24800 or COM 25100.

Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Notes
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credits.
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.