COMS 335 - Mass Media and Children

3 Credit(s)

This course acquaints students with the issues, theories, and research findings pertinent to children and the mass media. Classic and emerging issues and theories will be covered. The emphasis is on television, given its dominance among media competing for children’s attention, but the course also focuses on other media, including radio, newspapers, books, video games, and the Internet.
Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisite.