COURSE NAME: Media and Culture (CHS)

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Maple Hill (Schodack)

INSTRUCTOR: Sandy Strock

Half Year

Enrollment Cap = 30

COURSE PREREQUISITES: Recommended for Juniors and Seniors

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE:

This course examines theories and issues related to mass media and its impact on American culture. Special
focus will be given to the evaluation of the forces that shape mass media and effect social change. Print and
electronic media will be covered, including newspapers, radio, television, film and the Internet.

Students are required to complete and present an extended research paper as a final project.

OTHER NOTES / MISCELLANEOUS: Maple Hill allows seniors to use this course as a half-credit toward the
English 12 requirement.

FOR COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES ONLY:

SPONSORING COLLEGE: Hudson Valley Community College

NUMBER OF CREDITS AVAILABLE: 3

APPROXIMATE TUITION FEE (PER CREDIT): $50

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