Media, Self and Society
This focal study emphasizes an understanding of the media in modern society. To this aim, students will have the opportunity to examine the academic discussions of the impact of mass media, be able to evaluate the arguments disseminated via the mass media, and/or understand the way stories are told in our media-driven culture.
Instructions for Focal Study 31
Complete at least three courses and a minimum of 10 credits. No more than two of these courses may have the same disciplinary prefix.
| First Cluster (complete 3 courses) | ||
|---|---|---|
| FREN 308 | France Today | 4 credits |
| FREN 309/409 | French Popular Culture | 4 credits |
| GER 400 | German Film | 4 credits |
| HIST 313 | World War II in History and Memory | 4 credits |
| HUM 207 | German Film in English | 4 credits |
| MEDA 112 | Media in Society | 4 credits |
| MEDA 120 | Film History and Analysis | 4 credits |
| MEDA 220 | Film and Society | 2 credits |
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PHIL 100 OR GSS 201 OR SOC 101 OR SOC 110 OR SOC 120 OR SOC 130 |
Introduction to Philosophy OR Introduction to Gender & Sexuality Studies OR Introduction to Sociology (no longer offered) OR Understanding the Apocalypse OR Image, Society, or Identity OR Stump the Sociologist |
4 credits |
| POLS 301 | Politics and the Media | 4 credits |
| PSY 345 | Children and Violence | 4 credits |
| SOC/ANTH 317 | Sociology of Popular Culture | 4 credits |