DE COMM 1500, Introduction to Mass Communication (LA)

Semester - Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative GPA, Utah Valley University admission

LIVESTREAM COURSE. Introduces students to the study of American mass media. Provides a critical overview of the main themes in the study of mass media, including the historical development of the media; the social, political, economic, and organizational contexts, impacts, and significance of the media; the nature of media content; its complex relationships to mass audiences; and the legal/regulatory context in which the media operate.

Taking this course requires students to block out the A/B high school class time to follow the UVU schedule and calendar. Students need to meet with the THS Concurrent Enrollment coordinator, Lisa Pulver, in the THS Media Center through the "schedule" phase in Class Choice.

Essential Standards

Essential Standards

This course is a live-interactive Distance Education course taught by UVU instructors on UVU's timetable. Essential standards are determined by UVU.

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Additional Information

Additional Information

This course is a live-interactive Distance Education course taught by UVU instructors on UVU's timetable.