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There are few institutions in modern society which have more influence on our culture than mass media. Their influence on our culture begins with how they reflect the current trends of culture, and at the same time they shape how values are perceived, events are interpreted, and trends are formed. Increasingly, liberal non-Christian thinking is becoming more prevalent in the media industry, while Christian values are being trampled and ignored.
As Christians, we need to carefully examine mass media and take advantage of the opportunities we may have to gain influence in this important area. In this class, we will examine several of the main areas of mass media and communications, and obtain a basic understanding of how each of these industries operate. In addition, you will get an opportunity to try your hand at the work of media. While we examine each area, we will also evaluate ways in which we as Christians can attempt to help restore Christian values to the media and how we can better make media choices in accordance with our calling to glorify God in all aspects of life.
Potential Course Topics
Unit One—Mass Media: An Introduction
Unit Two—Print Media: Newspapers
Unit Three—Audio Media: Radio
Unit Four—Sight and Sound: Television
Unit Five—Movie Industry
Units 2-4 will integrate theories of advertising, news,
and the impact of the Internet on Mass Media
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