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Credit Course Descriptions (Spring 2010)
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JOUR 120

Mass Media and Society (3 CR)

Each of us is exposed to and affected by the mass media on a daily basis. This course is designed to increase students' awareness of the various media and media's impact on their daily beliefs, opinions, decisions, and goals. As a result, students will become more media literate and astute critics of media messages. 3 hrs./wk.