SOC 255 - Media and the Public Mind (1)

This course applies a sociological perspective to examine the role of mass media and social media in American society. The course will emphasize the power of the media industry to both reinforce and challenge social inequalities by influencing perceptions, ideologies, and behaviors. Specific topics include the economic factors influencing the production of mass media; the complex relationship between media and democracy; media representations of gender, race, class; and the roles of media audiences in making sense of media texts. This course may count toward SOC, SAN, or GSS majors. No prerequisites. Alternate years.
(Social Science) (Intercultural Literacy Encounter) (Writing Encounter)