Global Digital Media Literacy: Analyzing Forms, Practices, and Infrastructures of Mediated Public Life

4 credits

This course focuses on the role of journalism in a global system, and the ways mass media both contribute to and inhibit the development of a viable public sphere and effective political process. With a focus on American as well as international news media, we will examine theories and functions of journalism as well as current issues facing today’s news producers. This is a Global Seminar course. No credit for COMM 30GS if taken after COMM 30 or COMM 30R. Program or materials fees may apply.