COMM 304 Media Criticism

This course is designed to foster critical inquiry and analysis as students learn to use rhetorical criticism as it relates to media. Students will apply method(s) of rhetorical criticism to a wide variety of messages in our contemporary, increasingly mediated society, including, but not limited to, speeches, advertisements, news reports, television programs, films, songs, and music videos. Prerequisite: EN 102. Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements Designation: DSINQ, WI. (3)