DGME 108 The TV World - A Critical View
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Additional Content
Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
Media scholar George Gerbner found that heavy television viewers see real-life consistent with what he called “the TV world” rather than reality. This course takes a critical view of life as it’s presented on American television. Students will learn the basic characteristics of TV genres (drama, comedy, reality, news, and sports) and apply critical measures to evaluate programs and their messages.
Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit:
CSU/UC
