APMT/440
Influence of Media on Behavior
Course level: Upper Division
Christine O.
BSA
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Format
Online
Course length
5 weeks
Total credits
3 credits
Note
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This course explores the ways in which contemporary media shape cultures and human behaviors, including the role that media plays in influencing behaviors related to nutrition, body image and violence, and the impact on teenagers and children. Other topics include media literacy, education, and celebrity culture.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Analytical Skills
Apply analytical skills in fact checking media reports and information
Computer Literacy
Apply computer literacy knowledge to determine accuracy of news and media information and facts
Critical Thinking
Apply critical thinking principles to determine the influence of media on human behavior and emotion