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COM 160 - Introduction To Mass Media

Department: Communication

Description: Mass media development and function in modern society: technological basis, economic and political foundations, social implications.

Credit Hours: 3

New Course Catalog Information Effective 05-19-2025

'MajorIAI - MC911-IAI Introduction to Mass Communication' to be added.

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

  • 001 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Jodi Hallsten Lyczak 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
  • 002 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Jodi Hallsten Lyczak 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Jodi Hallsten Lyczak

Course Specification: Majors Only

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Book Title
ISBN
Author
Edition
Publisher
MSRP
Notes
ACHIEVE FOR MEDIA & CULTURE (Required)
ISBN9781319560614
AuthorCAMPBELL, MARTIN, FABOS, BECKE
Edition14
PublisherMACMILLAN LEARNING
MSRP $79.99
NotesTextbook/Material Note: Students must purchase the Achieve version

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Jodi Hallsten Lyczak

Course Specification: Majors Only

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Book Title
ISBN
Author
Edition
Publisher
MSRP
Notes
ACHIEVE FOR MEDIA & CULTURE (Required)
ISBN9781319560614
AuthorCAMPBELL, MARTIN, FABOS, BECKE
Edition14
PublisherMACMILLAN LEARNING
MSRP $79.99
NotesTextbook/Material Note: Students must purchase the Achieve version