This
course is a study of the technological growth and impact of our media
environment on the individual and society as a whole. Special emphasis is
placed on the political-legal, economic, sociological, and psychological
effects of mass media on American life. Students will study various media for
communicating information, entertainment, and persuasion. They will develop an
overall perspective of multiple media and its impact on democracy. Overviews
are provided for newspapers, magazines, books, radio, television, Internet,
sound recording, and movies as well as advertising and public relations.
- Teacher: Tasha Riggins