COMM4448 · Communication
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Satisfies one of two writing intensive courses required within the Communication major. Restricted to Juniors and Seniors.. This course provides students with methods for critically evaluating the cultural and social impact of television. First, students learn some fundamentals of television production and the structure of the media industry. Based on this knowledge, students examine and practice the critical analysis of contemporary television programs. The goal of the course is to make students more informed critics of our television-saturated age.
Course experience
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Organization
4.2 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.2 / 5
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Attendance
4.2 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.3 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~4.5
hours per week
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Across time
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Spring 2025
2 sectionsSpring 2024
2 sectionsFall 2022
2 sectionsSpring 2022
2 sectionsSpring 2021
2 sectionsSpring 2020
2 sections