3.00 Credits
Examine the role mass media plays in the Black community and other racial, ethnic, gendered, and socioeconomic communities. Students will develop a critical understanding of the way the mass media uses stereotypes and prejudice to influence society's views about ethnic minorities and women in in contemporary United States society. Cross listed with AAST 4233 and COJO 4233. Dual listed with WMST 5233. Prerequisite: three credit hours in AAST, COJO, or WMST, WB, and junior standing.