TransfermaticCOMM at West Los Angeles College

    COMM 170 - Communication and Mass Media

    Recent Professors
    Linda Alexander
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COMM 170
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides an examination of the impact of mass media on individuals, society and its effect on human communication and behavior. With a focus on critical thinking skills, students gain experience in analyzing and constructing persuasive arguments about problems facing the mass media including past and current influences on American society of books, newspapers, magazines, movies, radio, television, recordings, social media and the internet.