This course explores the uses and influences of media in society. We examine the role of the media and communications technologies in the formation of global culture, ethics, political opinion, and celebrity identity. Students explore the following topics: The emergence and mainstreaming of communications technologies and platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, podcasts, etc. The transformation of journalism by practices such as blogging. How digital media influences political campaigns. The blurring of the line between producer and consumer by interactivity and audience participation (reader response forums, user-generated content, viewer voting, etc.)
Semesters and Institutions Taught:
Lehman College, Spring 2015
Lehman College, Spring 2016
Lehman College, Spring 2017
Lehman College, Fall 2017
Lehman College, Spring 2018
Lehman College, Fall 2018
Lehman College, Spring 2019
Lehman College, Spring 2020
Lehman College, Fall 2020
Lehman College, Spring 2021
Lehman College, Fall 2021
Lehman College, Spring 2022
Lehman College, Spring 2024
Lehman College, Fall 2024
Lehman College, Spring 2025 Sec 1
Lehman College, Spring 2025 Sec 2