Media Literacy

This course is designed to teach students the knowledge and skills needed to become media literate. These skills include the ability to access, analyze and evaluate media, as well as produce specific media. This course also explores the relationship between media and economics, politics, society, and popular culture. Students will learn about different effects, theories, and issues involving media, while also examining their own views and consumption of news, information and entertainment.Prerequisites: COM 1010 and COM 1300.