MC 1 - Introduction to Mass Media

    Recent Professors
    Laurilie Jackson, Lisa A. Capozzi
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026
    Class Size
    50 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MC 1
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4G · CSU GE Area D7
    Description
    This course introduces students to the influences and contributions of mass media in popular culture. It traces the historical development of the mass media, from earliest inventions to today?s state-of-the-art digital technologies. This course surveys the impact of mass media on each of us as individuals and on American and world culture: where we might be going and what we can do about it. The course also examines how mass culture continually influences and shapes the media. (C-ID JOUR 100) Lecture Grading: Letter None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: A4 CalGETC: 4
    Usually Held
    Thu 2:30pm–5:35pm, Thu 3:30pm–6:35pm, Tue 12:30pm–1:50pm, Tue 2:00pm–3:20pm