SOC 375 - Sociology of Media & Culture Credits: 3

This course looks at the social role and influences of media and culture from a sociological perspective. We will focus on both elite and popular culture by examining the structure, personnel, and consumption of media of all types, including social media. Emphasis is placed on the role of media as reflections of society and as agents of social change. Representations of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and social class will be explored.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 with minimum grade of C or HON 161 with minimum grade of C