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Com 448
Media Criticism

Dr. Jane R. Ballinger
Department of Communication
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Catalog description
Analysis and criticism of the mass media. Examination of popular literature on the media and the study of selected programming to determine the state of the art. Writing critical analusis of current programs. 4 lectures. Prerequisites: COM 108, 109, 201, 260, 261.

Additional information
Because Com 448 is an upper division class, you should be prepared to do conceptual thinking and analysis at an upper division level. The course grade is determined by class participation, five critiques, a midterm and a final exam.

 

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