Mass Media Nittany

Mass communications in the United States: organization, role, content, and effects of newspapers, magazines, television, radio, books, and films. The Mass Media and Society course (COMM 100N) is an overview of the interaction between mass media and society. By drawing from selected topics, the course pays particular attention to the social influences (e.g., economics, politics, technology, law and culture) that shape media messages. Among others, the course examines the nature of media controllers as well as the character of users and consumers of media products. By so doing, students are informed about the overall structure and scope of the mass media and led to understand the power and influences associated with media messages and practices. By the end of the semester, each student should have a better understanding of the dynamic nature of the mass media in an information society.

Effective Speech (CAS 100A) explores how people use techniques of oral communication to address practical, professional and civic problems. It is designed to introduce students to principles of effective public speaking, implemented through the design and presentation of individual speeches. CAS 100A fulfills 3 credits of the writing and speaking requirement for general education. 

The Mass Media and Society

COMM 100N
GenEd Domain: 
Humanities (GH), Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS)
Class Days: 
MTWRF
Class Times: 
9:35 - 10:50

Effective Speech

CAS 100A
GenEd Domain: 
Writing and Speaking (GWS)
Class Days: 
MTWRF
Class Times: 
11:10 -12:25