COMM 340: Media and Technology Theory

Communication Studies · 5 credits

This course examines media and technology theory and research, including schools of thought and central debates, as well as marginal and emerging areas. Students are introduced to conceptual and analytical tools that critically interrogate institutions, audiences, texts, and other facets of media and technology.

Offered in 2 of the 26 listed terms (Fall 2026 to Winter 2027).

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Prerequisites

COMM 240 or JOUR 190

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COMM 240 Media Studies
JOUR 190 Introduction to Mass Media

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

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Instructors

Instructor	Sections	Terms
Erickson, Mary	2	Fall 2026 to Winter 2027

Every offering in the listed terms (2 sections)

Term	Sec	CRN	Type	Meets	Instructor	Enrolled	Delivery
Winter 2027	0	13654	Lecture	MWF 10:00am-11:20am · CF 231	Erickson, Mary	0/30	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2026	0	43802	Lecture	MWF 1:00pm-2:20pm · AW 403	Erickson, Mary	29/30	Face to Face Instruction