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2025 Spring > UGRD > SOCIOL > SOCIOL 300

Sociology of Media and Communication

Course #: SOCIOL 300

Description:
This course is broadly concerned with the mutual influences of mass media and society. It will address media institutions, products, and audiences, as well as the global circulation of media, media literacy, and visual culture. Topics may include film, news media advertising, novels, and social media technologies and their influence on cultural practices and everyday life.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101. Sociology Majors are also required to have completed SOCIOL 102

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10354 MWF
10:00 - 10:50 am
Leatherman,Jack A McCormack M03-0407
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101. Sociology Majors are also required to have completed SOCIOL 102
Course Attributes: