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COMM-2084: Media and Society

Description: An examination of media influence on society. Emphasis on impact of media (such as newspapers, film, social networks, and video games) on diverse audiences and cultures. Considerations of the evolution of media; social institutions and trends related to the media; domestic, global, ethical, and legal questions posed by the media; intercultural communication; and new technologys influence on society.

Pathways: 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences, 10 Ethical Reasoning

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: CS-4774, JMC-4374

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 22

Average GPA: 3.37 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 41.47%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.86%

Staff Mackay202032.4%54.5%10.6%1.4%0.6%0.6%3.184
James D Ivory202367.6%23.3%7.7%0.0%0.0%1.4%3.605
Marcus C Myers202480.0%14.0%6.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.713
Stephanie A Smith202477.0%20.3%0.0%0.0%2.8%0.0%3.702
Michael A Horning202422.4%48.3%23.6%3.7%0.9%1.3%2.905
Natalia Mielczarek202261.8%27.7%7.2%2.2%0.2%1.0%3.493

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2019Fall 2019Spring 2020Fall 2020Spring 2021Fall 2021Winter 2021Summer I 2022Winter 2022Summer I 2023Winter 2023Fall 2024Term050% W