TOPICS IN MASS COMMUNICATION

JOURN 676

In-depth analysis of a conceptual mass communication issue.

JOURN 561

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

JOURN 901

Research presentations by mass communication scholars, and is designed to acquaint graduate students with theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of communication.

JOURN 176

Special focus on a specific conceptual issue or topic involving mass communication.

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.