Media & the Public (MCOM 350)

Term: 2021-2022 Spring Term

Faculty

Brice L. NixonShow MyInfo popup for Brice L. Nixon

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM (1/24/2022 - 5/18/2022) Location: MAIN MH 227

Description

Examines the role of media in the formation of the public sphere and public culture, with an emphasis on the framework of social justice and cultural inclusion. Analyzes media institutions, forms, and practices in the formation and representation of community and culture. The focus is on alternatives to the dominant commercial form of media and the alignment of media with efforts to create a more just society and a more inclusive culture. Prerequisites: MCOM-150 & MCOM-230, or instructor permission