MASS MEDIA AND MINORITIES

JOURN 162

An introduction to the roles and functions of print, film, electronic and digital media in multicultural America. International comparisons highlight differences and commonalities in the social and cultural position of mass media in societies with racially and ethnically diverse populations.

JOURN 562

Delves deeply into the concepts and theories related to the subject of mass media and racial diversity. Key concepts such as race, ethnicity, stereotypes, and white privilege are examined and analyzed in the news, advertising, digital media and social media and their intersection with African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Latinx Americans, and Arab Americans. Different social and cultural roles assumed by mainstream media and alternative media are also explored.

CHICLA/COMARTS 347

Introduction to the changing images of race and ethnicity in U.S. entertainment media and popular culture. Surveys history, key concepts and contemporary debates regarding mediated representation of ethnic minorities. Critical and cultural studies approaches are emphasized.

ASIANAM/COMARTS 420

Examines representations of Asian American in American media using historical, analytical, and critical approaches. Issues of cultural production, identity, race, politics, and gender are linked to examinations of specific media forms.

JOURN 824

Examines key theoretical and empirical readings in the area of race/ethnicity and media.