PSY 280 - Psychology of Media

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Introduces the role of media on human behavior and cognition. Explores history of psychology of media, influence on social behavior, audience dynamics, propaganda, and linguistics. Media examined include, but are not limited to, radio, television, film, video, newsprint, magazines, video games, Internet, and social networking. Examines how media is used to perpetuate unequal distribution of power and discrimination, including how media is used to influence perception of similarities and differences between or within social/cultural groups. Focuses on the United States, but discusses how media is used around the globe and how the United States is portrayed in news media around the globe.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher); and completion of PSY 201; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)