Morrisville
80 Eaton Street Morrisville, NY 13408
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JOUR 220
Mass Media and Society
An investigation of the effects of mass media on society and social systems. This course examines the processes of mass media and their influences on their audiences, with emphasis on the majority and minority voices and viewpoints it creates and promotes. Specific topics will include race, class and gender in mass media, gate-keeping and agenda-setting in media content, news media, entertainment media, feedback and control, audience analysis, and developing skills in critical media literacy.Prerequisite: SOCI 101 with a C+ or better, or permission of instructor3 credits (3 lecture hours)This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement.