Communication 427 - Media Literacy

This course will provide an overview of the theories, tensions, and debates within the study of media literacy/media education as they apply to K-12 classrooms and community endeavors. Current research studies in this area will be examined, and students will have the opportunity to design their own media literacy curricula.

Open to Senior and Junior Communication majors only. PreReq:COMM 121 or 122 COMM 338: Children, Teens and Media (formerly numbered COMM 397U) is highly recommended. This course was formerly numbered COMM 497ZZ. If you have already taken COMM 497ZZ, you cannot take this course.