3.00 Credits
Examine the role mass media plays in the Black community and other racial, ethnic, gendered, and socioeconomic communities. Students will develop a critical understanding of the way the mass media uses stereotypes and prejudice to influence society's views about ethnic minorities and women in in contemporary United States society. Cross listed with AAST 5233 and COJO 5233. Dual listed with WMST 4233. Prerequisite: AAST 1000, any AAST 2000-level course, or three hours of any level of WMST courses, or three hours of any level COJO courses; WB or COM2, and junior/senior standing.