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Communication
Description: This course examines media's portrayal of men, women, and members of minority or "marginalized" groups. Students will study the history of these patterns of portrayal in order to learn how they have become interwoven in media structures. We will study race and gender as well as representations of sexualities and sexual orientation, economic class, and people with disabilities. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2024
Requirement Designation: Social and Political Worlds + US Ethnic
Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Critical Thinking
Prerequisite: Admission to a Personalized Learning program
Communication
Term : Fall 2024
Catalog Year : 2024-2025
COMU 302 - Stereotypes And The Media
Description: This course examines media's portrayal of men, women, and members of minority or "marginalized" groups. Students will study the history of these patterns of portrayal in order to learn how they have become interwoven in media structures. We will study race and gender as well as representations of sexualities and sexual orientation, economic class, and people with disabilities. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2024
Requirement Designation: Social and Political Worlds + US Ethnic
Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Critical Thinking
Prerequisite: Admission to a Personalized Learning program