INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION (COMM 1307)

Term: 2024-2025 Fall

Faculty

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Justin B. Hawkins
North Central Texas College, Room 107
1200 Parker Square
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(972) 899-8502

Teaching Experience:
Instructor, Speech
Instructor, Business and Professional Speaking
Instructor, English Composition II
Instructor, Introduction to Human Communication

Education:
M.A., Communication Studies, University of North Texas, 2008
B.A. Speech Communication, Texas A&M University, 2004

Description

Survey of basic content and structural elements of mass media and their functions and influences on society.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will: demonstrate understanding of the fundamental types, purposes, and relevance of mass communication; demonstrate understanding of mass media in historic, economic, political, and cultural realms; demonstrate understanding of the business aspects of mass media and influence of commercialism; demonstrate understanding of evolving media technologies and relevant issues and trends; demonstrate understanding of mass media values, ethics, laws, and industry guidelines; demonstrate understanding of globalization of mass media; and demonstrate understanding of media effects on society.

48 lecture hours