COMM 3320 - Media in the Digital Age

Goals: To develop a capacity for strategic thinking and understanding of the creation, dissemination, consumption, and impact of mass media messages in the digital age.

Content: Analysis of theoretical approaches to studying and understanding traditional and convergent mass media messages in the digital age. The course examines historical development, current trends in media and communication technology as well as legal and ethical issues that affect individuals, society, democracy and a global community.

Taught: Annually

Prerequisite: COMM 1100 or COMM 1320, or instructor permission

Credits: 4