COMS201

Media Audiences

15 points

Occurrences

  • COMS201-12S1 (C) Semester One 2012
  • COMS201-12S2 (C) Semester Two 2012 - Not Offered

Description

This course explores the way that audiences respond to the mass media, from news stories to science fiction and reality TV. It draws on a range of theories of audiences to address key questions around the media such as what violent images do to viewers, what we learn from the news and how ratings shape television schedules.

Prerequisites

15 points at the 100 level in COMS. Students without this prerequisite, but with at least a B average in 60 points of relevant courses, may enter the course with the approval of the Department Coordinator or the Undergraduate Coordinator for COMS.

Restrictions

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