COMM 120 - Mass Media and Society

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Communications

Description:

Studies the structure and functions of the mass media in the United States. This course discusses the organization, role, content, and effects that various mass media outlets - newspapers, magazines, television, radio, books, the Internet, and films - have upon society, people, government, and institutions. It also provides both a historical and present-day overview of the interactions between mass media and society with particular focus on the social influences (e.g., economics, politics, technology, law, and culture) that can shape media messages. Discussions pertaining to the social, cultural and technological forces impacting media today are also conducted. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program. (S&BS)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106

Corequisites:

ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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