This course offers an in-depth examination of media theory and criticism, exploring both foundational and contemporary media theories and applying these theories to contemporary media texts. In general, it samples a variety of theories and theoretical perspectives, explores several different methods of media study, and examines a variety of media. Special attention will be given to the overlapping and competing paradigms of political economic studies stressing the industrial forces structuring the media and popular culture perspectives emphasizing the power of texts and audiences.
RHM 445: Media Theory and Criticism
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