UISS 210 - News Across Media Platforms

3 credit(s)
Does social media merely capture and disseminate news and information, or has social media moved into the category of newsmakers? This course examines how news is collected and transmitted, develops critical thinking about issues and events, and broadens the understanding of one’s own and others’ cultures. Students learn the critical tools of visual and rhetorical analysis; consider the political, economic, and historical contexts in which the media function; and consider the various interest groups that support, consume, and influence the media. This integrative course focuses on the cultural, ethical, political, and social influence and impact of the news media.

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