JOUR 1050 — - Introduction to Mass Media
This introductory course surveys how media influences individuals, cultures, and societies. Topics include entertainment media, digital media, the Internet, books, newspapers, magazines, recordings, advertising, and other relevant issues. In addition, media ethics and responsibility, government regulation, legal issues, politics, and corporate media will be examined. Lecture: 3 hours Prerequisite(s): (English Wrtg Course Placement or ENGL 0500 or ENGL 1005 or ENGL 1010) and (Reading Course Placement or ENGL 0890 or ENGL 0950 or ENGL 1002) Course completes the following requirements: Written Communication Critical Thinking Humanities Requirement URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes