SOC 2380 Media and Society
Course description
This course will examine the intersections of media, culture, and society. The goal of this course is for students to apply a sociological perspective to the production, content, and reception of various forms of media such as the news, television, film, social media, etc. Through this course students will gain a broad understanding of the role of media in our lives and engage in topics such as the social and power dynamics of the media, issues of consumption and status, the production and social organization of media, and representation in the media.
Summer 2023: Online course
| Section ID: | SOC 2380 101-SEM |
| Number: | 1284 |
| Session: | Summer 3-week 1 |
| Class dates: | May 30-June 16, 2023 |
| Final exam/project due: | Friday June 16, 11:59 PM (see Final exams) |
| Time / room: | |
| Mode of instruction: | Online (async) |
| Credit: | 3 |
| Grade: | Graded only |
| Instructor: | Ralston, R. (rr728) |
| Max. enroll: | 25 |
| Notes: | This course will examine the intersections of media, culture, and society. The goal of this course is for students to apply a sociological perspective to the production, content, and reception of various forms of media such as the news, television, film, social media, etc. Through this course students will gain a broad understanding of the role of media in our lives and engage in topics such as the social and power dynamics of the media, issues of consumption and status, the production and social organization of media, and representation in the media. |
| Eligibility: |
Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors |
| To enroll: | See Dates & Deadlines. See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
| Tuition & fees: | See Tuition for Online Courses |