Effects resulting from the interaction between media and members of society. Approaches may include self-image, sterotypes, violence, and other social constructs and behaviors involving media consumption.

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Course Outline
Lesson 1: A Brief History of Media Effects Research
Lesson 2: Time Spent with Mass Media: Reasons and Consequences
Lesson 3: Effects of Media Violence
Lesson 4: Sexual Content in the Media
Lesson 5: Media that Stirs Emotions
Lesson 6: Persuasive Effects of the Media
Lesson 7: The Effects of News and Political Content
Lesson 8: The Effects of Media Stereotypes
Lesson 9: The Impact of New Media Technologies
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Media Effects Research: A Basic Overview- 5th Edition (Required)
by: Glenn G. Sparks
ISBN: 9781305077478
2015 Cengage
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