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MCO 1302: Mass Media and Society Online

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Merriam Webster's Dictionary definition of Mass Media

Mass Medium--Plural Mass Media

  • A medium of communication (such as newspapers, radio, or television) that is designed to reach the mass of the people--usually used in the plural.

Course Description

Scope, process, problems, criticisms, history, organization and operation of the media. Use of media literacy and news literacy as a field of study to help improve societal consumption of news, media functions and analysis of the media through a critical thinking process.

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Eunice and James L. West Library Hours

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Library Hours

Day of the Week Hours Open
MONDAY 7:30 am to 12:00 midnight
TUESDAY 7:30 am to 12:00 midnight
WEDNESDAY 7:30 am to 12:00 midnight
THURSDAY 7:30 am to 12:00 midnight
FRIDAY 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
SATURDAY 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
SUNDAY 1:00 pm to 12:00 midnight

*See Library Hours Calendar for hours in-between semesters.