SOC 2220 Media, Culture and Society

(also COM 2220; formerly COM/SOC 222; SOC 122; Mass Communication in Society)

Using sociological concepts, students will examine both the history of the media and the present concentration of power. Issues such as censorship, focused advertising, political cartoons and civil rights will be discussed. The students will explore both print and visual media as well as the impact of new technology with special emphasis on the Internet.