SOC 255 - Media and the Public Mind (1)

An examination of the underlying organization of the broadcast, print, and electronic media and their role in shaping perceptions, ideologies, and behavior. May emphasize the news, advertising, media representations, and the political economy of the media. This course may count toward the SOC, SAN, or GSS major. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or SOC 102. Alternate years.
(Social Science)