COMS 1700 - Introduction to Mass Media
- Recent Professors
- Jayne Turk, Karen Beyer
- Recent Semesters
- Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
- Class Size
- 33 students
- Credits
- 3
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of COMS 1700
- Transfers To
- UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
- Description
- Introduction to the basic concepts of mass communication, including the history, development, effects, uses and functions associated with mass media. Survey of mass communication and the interrelationships of media with society including research theories, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues. C-ID JOUR 100.