For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcomes are in accordance with the 2016 Kansas Core Outcomes Project:
Demonstrate the ability to access, analyze, and evaluate information in a variety of media.
Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of peoples and cultures and of the significance and impact of mass communications in a global society.
Demonstrate an understanding of the history and current state of mass communications.
Identify social, ethical, and legal issues in the media.
- Media Literacy
- Impact of Media on Society
- History of Media
- Social Responsibility
The following topics will be covered, including within each an historical perspective and discussion of current trends.
- Role and theory of mass communications
- Culture of media
- Media effects/propaganda
- Internet/gaming industry
- Sound
- Radio
- TV/Cable
- Movies
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Photojournalism
- Book/publishing industry
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Class lectures
- Online course management system (Canvas)
- Written and practical assignments
- Class discussion and projects
- Student presentation of Final Project
- Examinations
- Assigned textbook.
- Resources provided in online course management system.
- Individual project materials.
- Industry resource materials.
Outcome 3.
Outcome 5.
- Students will prepare and communicate a project (on a mass communications related topic approved by the instructor), which will be organized in five steps of critical thinking and presented orally to the class
- Students will think critically in the completion of fake news assignments requiring extracting material from various media sources, and then presenting in writing an evaluative analysis and interpretation of material using the five steps of critical thinking.
- Students will think critically in the completion of fake news assignments requiring
SCCC Policy
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Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.
SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.