Upon completion of this course, student should be able to:

• Critically study the flow of news and information
• Explore how media influences us and our society
• Better understand how the various media operate and why they are important to our academic and career goals and our daily lives
• Become better media consumers
• Anticipate how our media might appear in the 21st century
• Determine what use each of us might make of the media

• have college-level skills in reading, writing, and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.
• have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.
• have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.
• understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.