COMM 8120 - Media, Individuals and Society

3 Credit Hours
Description
A doctoral seminar on theoretical foundations and new developments that address the linkages among mediated communication, individuals, and society. Examines media-related issues at the individual and interpersonal/intergroup levels. Begins with a historical overview and introduction to key issues in the field. Focuses on three broad approaches: media uses and effects, public campaigns and persuasion, and cultural studies.