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MASS MEDIA AND RACIAL DIVERSITY

JOURN 562
Course Description

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.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

4

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Not Applicable

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