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Kristin Louise Gustafson
COM 495
Seattle Campus

Special Topics in Communication

Lecture, seminar, and/or team study. Topics vary.

Class description

Alternative and Independent U.S. Media.

Student learning goals

Explore ways to think and talk about alternative or independent media;

Engage with media--especially some of Seattle's ethnic, gender, niche community newspapers and magazines, online blogs, and/or community radio;

Create and articulate a collective understanding about alternative and independent media.

General method of instruction

Recommended preparation

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 Kristin Louise Gustafson
Date: 09/08/2008