In this engaging online course, students will explore how mass communication shapes the world around them. Through interactive lessons and real-world examples, they’ll examine how social values, popular culture, and media messaging influence public perception and behavior.
Students will build critical thinking skills through media literacy activities—learning to analyze, evaluate, and create media messages across different platforms. The course also introduces key media effects theories, helping students understand the power of media to inform, persuade, and entertain.
By the end of this course, students will have a stronger understanding of the role of mass media in society and how to become more informed and responsible media consumers and creators.
This Mass Communication course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles and practices of Mass Communication. Through a combination of video lectures, discussions forums, and hands-on activities, students will learn about variou forms of mass media, including print, radio, TV, film, & digital media.