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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
discuss the relationship between the media and other social institutions
highlight the dual character of the media as both commercial and political/ideological organisation
explain how various social groups are represented in the media and the implications of such representation
explain the concept of media power
outline the notions of professionalism in media and communication practice; and
explain the concepts of mediatisation
Course contents
Examination of the media of communication as social and political institutions with particular attention to pertinent sociological concepts, themes and problems; the role and relationship of the mass media vis-à-vis other major social institutions.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study CMS 402.