May 01, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

COM 32900 - History Of The Mass Media



History of American mass media and its socio-cultural contexts.

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.