COMMS 101
Mass Communication and Society
Communications
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Historical and modern roles of mass media in society, emphasizing media effects on individuals and institutions.
When Taught
Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer.
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Additional seats for specific sections may be available to Freshman Mentoring participants through envelopes. Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Professional Expectations
Learning Outcome
Students should be acquainted with professional expectations such as meeting expectations.
Title
Critical Thinking
Learning Outcome
Students should be able to think critically about complex issues related to media and society.
Title
Communication Skills
Learning Outcome
Students should become proficient communicators by writing in clear, accurate, fair, compelling and--where appropriate--persuasvie ways and by making smooth and compelling verbal presentaitons.
Title
Cultural Dimensions
Learning Outcome
Students should be able to critique the organizational, economic and social constraints on media.
Title
Media in Society
Learning Outcome
Students should understand the history and role of professionals and institutions, whose media messages impact society.
Title
Become Professional Media Thinkers
Learning Outcome
Students should be able to articulate the roles of communicators in their various professions.
Title
Diversity
Learning Outcome
Students should understand media coverage of multicultural and international peoples. Issues include fairness, accuracy and sensitivity to groups, as well as how media coverage promotes or distorts understanding between different groups and cultures.
