Examines theoretical approaches that are central to the study of media, culture, and communication. provides students with a historical and critical framework for understanding the literature and research traditions within the field of media studies with an emphasis on media and communication as institutional actors, technological artifacts, systems of representation and meaningful cultural objects.
Professors
Helga Tawil-Souri
Associate Professor of Media, Culture, and Communication; Associate Professor of Middle East and Islamic Studies
Students are required to take the Media, Culture, and Communication Core Seminar their first semester. This core seminar is only offered during the Fall semester and introduces students to the field by examining theoretical approaches that are central to media studies.