MCO 504 Critical Analysis of Media and Culture

3 Credit(s) W-III

This course offers an in-depth exploration of critical approaches to analyzing media texts, such as television programs, advertisements, and films, drawing upon a range of critical theories and methods. Students will learn varied communication styles and formats with which they can critically analyze media texts’ cultural significance and advocate for social change. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: Completion of either COM 206 COM 304 or MCO 304; W-II course; and permission of department chair. Juniors and seniors only.