COM 46300 - Mass Media Criticism

Utilizing the current media criticism theories and models, students will learn how to critique a variety of media genres. Students will examine the social and political messages inherent in media messages.

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.