JOUR 2250 - Media Literacy

3 hours

Involves criticism and analysis of the function, role and responsibility of the mass media in modern society from the consumer perspective. Includes the ethical problems and issues facing each media format, with the effect of political, economic and cultural factors on the operation of the media. Also delves into the production of media, the methods consumers use to interpret media content, and the impact of different levels of individual media literacy on civic and socioeconomic, and communication issues.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Core Category: Component Area Option