Media and the Environment
Durham
Liberal Arts::Communication
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 20
Term:
Fall 2024
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Full Term (08/26/2024
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12/09/2024)
CRN:
16706
Grade Mode:
Letter Grading
There are few topics, beyond communication itself, which better reflect our interconnected humanity than "the environment." Mediated environmental messages surround us, whether about expansive issues like climate change or the newest, organic or sustainable product. These mediated messages often come together or diverge around conceptualizations of our environment hinging on risks and uncertainties about the fundamentals of contemporary society. This course will look at the study and practice of the environment and media through a range of concepts, ranging from the "sacrificial landscape" reflected in television shows such as the first season of HBO?s True Detective to the "growth machine," as a persistent framework to understanding risk amid the imperative of economic growth in contemporary capitalism.
Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): CMN 455 and CMN 456 and CMN 457
Classes not allowed in section: Freshman
Only listed majors in section:
CMN:BUSAPPL:: Communication: Business Applications||CMN:MEDIA:: Communication: Media Practices||COMMUNICATION:: Communication
Instructors:
Joseph Terry
Times & Locations
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | TR | 5:10pm - 6:30pm | HORT 110 |
Final Exam12/11/2024 | 12/11/2024 | W | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | HORT 110 |