This course introduces students to theories of semiotics as they are applied to mass media. Semiotics is the study of meaning-making; we will study how meaning is made from media. We will study a range of media forms, including television, cinema, websites, advertising and print media, as sign systems in order to analyze how cultural meanings are produced and received within the mass media. We will apply key theories and concepts relevant to media semiotics, including genre, narratology, linguistics and discourse theory.
Course Master:
Term:
Spring 2019
Discipline:
CM (Communications)
Credits:
4 credits
Type:
Regular
Level:
Undergraduate
Can be taken twice for credit?:
No
Exam Date:
Monday, May 13, 2019 - 08:30
Pre-requisites:
Major=Art History OR CM2051
Co-requisites:
None