COMM 171 - Mass Media and Society
- Recent Professors
- Sarah Hock, Darleen Principe, Steven Kubitza
- Recent Semesters
- Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
- Class Size
- 35–40 students
- Credits
- 3
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of COMM 171
- Transfers To
- UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4C · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D7 · CSU GE Area D
- Description
- Exploration of the history, effects and role of the mass media in the U.S. Major forms of mass communication are studied. Study focuses on critical analysis of media messages, effects of media on the individual and society, and theories of communication. Students move beyond being "consumers" of media to "analysts" of media.
- Usually Held
- Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:05pm