JOUR 4250 - Race, Gender and the Media: A Methods Approach

3 hours

Students critically analyze media portrayals of race, gender, sexuality and class and learn to use scholarly research methods to evaluate them. Students examine historical and modern patterns in news media, advertising, television, film, video gaming, popular music, and other mass media. Discussion and writing are major components to this class.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 45 hours of credit.