JOUR 21 - INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS

    Recent Professors
    M. Rupert
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area D7
    Description
    C-ID: JOUR 100 This course is designed principally as a survey of mass media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, motion pictures, books, the internet, and new technologies. The course will include the study of mass communication theories, the effect of new technologies on society, and the history of mass communication media. Students will research and analyze current mass media phenomena and will produce a term paper reflecting their discoveries. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU/UC* transferable) *UC transfer limit � maximum credit 3 units between JOUR 21 and SOC 15