COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communication

Credits: 3

Analyzes communication theory and mass media in 21st century society. Surveys History, Civilization, operation, and structure of the American communication system. Identifies major legal, ethical, and sociocultural issues, studies basic communication theory, and the interrelations between media and the individual, media and society, and media and the future. Examines career potential and job prospects in today’s and tomorrow’s electronic culture.

Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Pre/Corequisite(s): Must be placed into college-level reading (or take INRW 0420 as a corequisite)and be placed into college-level writing (ESOL 0360 or ESOL 0370 as a corequisite).