COMM1050-A Survey Of Mass Communication (Summer 2015)
This section was canceled as of 04/30/2015
Course Details
Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 1 (05/05/2015 - 06/27/2015)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: Canceled as of 04/30/2015
Credits: 3
Course Description
Survey of Mass Communication examines the relationships between mass media, culture and some of the institutions that help make up American society. The course reviews the origin, development, nature and functions of newspapers, magazines, books, sound recordings, television, radio, film and the internet. Through the use of lecture, group work and interactive exercises, the course will survey the history of mass media, analyze media messages and study the influence of media on our daily lives and perspectives.
Course Materials
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