COM 360 - Mass Media: Theory and Effects

Department: Communication

Description: Critical examination of channel and receiver variables and their effects on the act of moving information through a given medium. Students participate in at least one research project of their design.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: COM 111

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 12:35 PM - 1:50 PM , Phillip Chidester 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

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

Location: Fell Hall 125 (FEL 125)

Instructor: Phillip Chidester

Course Specification: Majors Only

Book Title

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Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDIA EFFECTS (Required)

ISBN9781478648857

AuthorBRYANT & FINKLEA

Edition

PublisherWAVELAND PRESS

MSRP $73.95

Spring 2026

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM , Phillip Chidester 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Fell Hall 125 (FEL 125)

Instructor: Phillip Chidester

Course Specification: Majors Only

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