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COMM 6530 - Reality TV and Post-Factual Media

This course considers the sociopolitical and ethical dimensions of reality television, one of the most significant developments in recent popular culture. An analysis of a variety of reality formats allows students to understand the evolution, economics, and, above all, the cultural and political significance of modern media. Topics include post-truth or post-factual communication; the representation of gender, class, and race; celebrity; advertising and commercialization; audience interaction; surveillance; mediation and reality.
 

When Offered: Fall term, odd-numbered years



Cross Listed: COMM 4530. Students may not earn credit for both.

Credit Hours: 4


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