COMS 273 - SYRCE: Topics in COMS

Unit(s): 4

This course examines seminal moments in history that shaped the future of news reporting by identifying key tropes in the encoding and decoding of content. The course critiques traditional values, ethics and philosophies in order to portray the truth of the times as viewed through the lens of mediated communications. Satisfies GE Area C2. Only one course numbered 273 in the Arts & Humanities will be considered for credit.

Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): completion of GE Category A2 (ENGL 101 or ENGL 100B) required.