— Media & Health
Survey of research on media and health. Topics include health news coverage; depictions of health, illness and disability in entertainment; health campaigns; advertising of health products and services; and the influence of gaming and other new media on health behaviors.
Topics
- health news coverage
- depictions of health
- illness and disability in entertainment
- health campaigns
- advertising of health products and services
- and the influence of gaming and other new media on health behaviors
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Survey of research on media and health. Topics include health news coverage; depictions of health, illness and disability in entertainment; health campaigns; advertising of health products and services; and the influence of gaming and other new media on health behaviors. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to graduate standing. Grade Mode: Letter. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to graduate standing. Grade Mode: Letter.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027