— Media Effects: Theory & Research
Social scientific studies of the effects of mass media messages on audience members' actions, attitudes, beliefs, and emotions. Topics include the cognitive processing of media messages, television violence, political socialization, cultivation of beliefs, agenda-setting, and the impact of new technologies.
Topics
- the cognitive processing of media messages
- television violence
- political socialization
- cultivation of beliefs
- agenda-setting
- and the impact of new technologies
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Social scientific studies of the effects of mass media messages on audience members' actions, attitudes, beliefs, and emotions. Topics include the cognitive processing of media messages, television violence, political socialization, cultivation of beliefs, agenda-setting, and the impact of new technologies. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Communication majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS). Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Communication majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027