Introduction to Mass Media Studies
Credit: 0.5 units
Lessons: 8 lessons, 8 submitted
Exams: 2 exams
Grading: Computer Evaluated
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course surveys the history and possible future of mass media, including newspapers, magazines, television, radio, film, advertising, the recording industry, and the Internet. Particular attention is focused on the increasingly interactive nature of mass media and the changes brought by the digital revolution. Other topics include the influence of mass media on popular culture and the ownership and regulation of media companies.
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| | Author | Description | Edition | ISBN | New Price | | |
| 1. | Jawitz | Understanding Mass Media | 5th '96 | 0-8442-5831-8 | 51.55 | |
| 2. | Perkins | Activities for the Internet | '98 | 0-538-71828-5 | 12.00 | |
Required materials total: $63.55
High School fee: $160.00
Administrative fee: $25.00
Subtotal, fees only: $185.00
Required materials: $63.55
Total cost, including materials: $248.55