EFFECTS OF MASS COMMUNICATION

JOURN 561

Relationships between mass communications and society; analysis and evaluation of media performance and of suggestions for change.

JOURN 622

Provides an introduction to the literature and research on emerging communication technologies (e.g., blogs, social media, massively multiplayer games, mobile devices) and the effects of these technologies on the individual and societal levels. Illuminates the psychological, social, political, industrial, and policy implications of the use of emerging communication technologies. Become equipped with a basic social and scientific understanding of the interplay between technology, individuals, and society, and recurring issues concerning the adoption and usage of new communication technologies. Emphasizes empirical approaches to understanding these relationships, delving into contexts such as journalism, strategic communication, and the place of digital media in politics and society.

JOURN 567

Introduces key concepts and issues in mass media and global communication studies. Covers broad trends, key topics, and critical debates in media and communication studies under global contexts and standpoints.

JOURN 801

Theory and research on individuals' use of mass communication and effects of mass communication. Topics include choice, selection and functions of mass media use, attention and cognitive processing, information effects, persuasion and emotion/involvement, and social and behaviroal effects.

COMARTS/HDFS/JOURN 616

Children's and adolescents' use of mass media and mass media effects on them. Particular attention is given to changes in comprehension and other cognitive activities that give insights into media use and effects.