JOUR M01 Introduction to Mass Communications
- Course Description:
- Surveys the mass communication media and their interrelationships with society, including history, structure, and trends in a global, digital age. Explores theory of mass communication, media effects, economics, gender and cultural diversity, and examines media law, ethics, technology, and social issues with an emphasis on media literacy. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: FTVM M01; RT M01. C-ID: JOUR 100.
- Meets General Ed Areas:
- Cal-GETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences, CSU Area D: Social Sciences, IGETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences, VCCCD GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Course Corequisites:
- NONE
Section Information as of 21-JUL-2026 03:07:13 PM
- CRN: 32292
- Instructor: Saatsaz, Cyrus
- Section Corequisites: NONE
Participates in Zero Textbook Cost Program
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- Delivery Mode: This is a fully online class without pre-scheduled meetings.
- Course Materials: Moorpark College Bookstore
Meeting Time and Location
| 4.25 HRS/WK ONLINE | Moorpark Online (Canvas) | 02/18/25 | 05/16/25 | |||||||
| Capacity | Taken | Available |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | 42 | 13 |
| Capacity | Taken | Available |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Critical Dates for this Course
| Term: | Spring 2025 |
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| Last day to add class: | 03-MAR-2025 |
| Last day to drop with a refund: | 25-FEB-2025 |
| Last day to drop without a "W": | 03-MAR-2025 |
| Last day to drop with a "W": | 28-APR-2025 |
| Census Date: | 04-MAR-2025 |