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COMM 281 - Media Psychology
Fall 2023, Section 001
Instruction Mode: Section 001 is  In Person (see other Sections below)
Subject: Communication and Media (COMM)
Department: LSA Communication and Media
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Details

Credits:
4
Requirements & Distribution:
SS
Advisory Prerequisites:
COMM 102 (completed with a minimum grade of C- or better).
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Start/End Date:
Full Term 8/28/23 - 12/6/23 (see other Sections below)
NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
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Description

This course covers research and theory on the uses and effects of media. Emphasis is on psychological processes, such as those involved in media selection and appreciation and the facilitation or inhibition of media effects on individuals' attitudes, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors. We examine a variety of topics, keeping in mind the role that individual differences and structural phenomena play in media representation, exposure, reception, and effects. Throughout, we will focus on the complexities of developing and executing media effects research.

Required Materials:

Franzoi, S. L. & Oswald, D. L. (2021). Social Psychology, 8th ed., BVT Publishing (ISBN: 978-1-5178-1002-3)

Class Format:

Lecture twice weekly for 1.5 hours each, discussion once weekly for 1.0 hours.
 

Schedule

COMM 281 - Media Psychology
Schedule Listing
001 (LEC)
 In Person
33143
Open
4
 
21
TuTh 2:30PM - 4:00PM1230 USB
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
002 (DIS)
 In Person
33144
Closed
0
 
7
M 2:00PM - 3:00PMB137 MLB
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
003 (DIS)
 In Person
33145
Closed
0
 
6
M 4:00PM - 5:00PM1175 NQ
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
004 (DIS)
 In Person
33146
Closed
0
 
8
M 5:00PM - 6:00PM1175 NQ
8/28/23 - 12/6/23

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