Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Media, Society and Culture

Digital Culture and Social Media

Media Literacy and Media Studies Research

Film and Bricolage

Impact of Television on Society

Music Recording, "Sharing" and the Information Economy

Lesson Summary

In this module, Media, Society and Culture - Part 1, you will learn about the general of mass media in society, digital culture, social media and media literacy. You will also learn about the impact of film, television, music recording and the information economy on both society and culture.

Radio Broadcasting, Podcasting and "Superbug Media"

Digital Gaming

Newspapers and Digital News

Advertising and Marketing

Public Relations and Propaganda

Glossary of Terms

In this module, Media, Society and Culture - Part 2, you will learn about the influence of radio, supermedia products and digital gaming on society. You will also learn about the role and effects of newspapers, advertising, marketing and PR on society. Lastly, you will be provided with a complete glossary of terms used in this course.

Course Assessment - Media, Society and Culture

In this free online course, learn how to critically analyse relations between Media, Society, and different Cultures.

Media, Society and Culture

This free online media, culture, and society course will give you an introduction to mass media, legacy media, social media, and society digital culture. You will learn how mass media products work and look into the influence of TV, film, and music on society and culture. You will also look into Agenda-Setting Theory and Gatekeeping Theory, the Limited Effects Paradigm and Limited Capacity Processing Model, and a whole lot more.

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