HUM 210 - Media and Culture

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(3 Credits)

This course explores the relationship between the media and its users. Emphasis will be placed on the traditional role of “legacy media” and how and why the standards that once applied to such media do not apply to new media such as Facebook, Twitter or ‘blogs. In addition, the role of the media consumer, and the economics of media consumption will be explored. Total of 45 contact hours.