MDIA 3105 - Media and Culture 3 s.h.

Presents multiple theories, sites, and approaches used in the scholarly analysis of media and popular culture. Experimentation with different tools of analysis builds an understanding of the definition of popular culture and why its functions and meaning are socially and politically significant. Emphasizes the key methods of textual and ideological analysis in the field of media studies, including themes relevant to media representation and audience interpretation. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA