Honors 21st Century Media Studies (Spring) | North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

Courses

Course Code: 96105X0
Grade Level: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th graders
Semester: Spring Semester
Schedule: Monday — Friday
Time: 10:00am – 11:10am
Course Pathway(s): Cultural Studies/Social Science

Course Introduction

Delve into the impact of media on society, analyzing everything from cultural and historical contexts to the digital age’s challenges. Study media theory, examine change, and investigate the relationship between media and reality through various approaches and aspects. Media types that will be analyzed through course activities, projects, and discussions include Marketing and Advertising, Social Media, Television and Movies, Comics, Video Games, and News Media. This interdisciplinary course encourages critical thinking about the media’s role in shaping our world.

Requirements:
● Prerequisites: None
● Materials/Textbook: None
● Site Requirements: Ready access to a computer with internet and web conferencing capabilities. Headphones equipped with built-in microphones are recommended for shared spaces.