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Timothy M Jones
BIS 293
Bothell Campus

Special Topics

Examines different subjects or problems from an interdisciplinary framework.

Class description

The purpose of this course is to help you develop an informed and critical understanding of the mass media. We will explore how media produce meaning and construct reality. We will also examine, interpret, evaluate, and produce media messages and assess their social, cultural, and political implications

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Lectures, small and large group discussions, in-class exercises, videos, etc.

Recommended preparation

No prerequisites or background necessary

Class assignments and grading

The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Timothy M Jones
Date: 05/14/2009