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COMM 5

MASS COMMUNICATION · 5 units · used in 5 transfer pathways

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About this course

This course involves the study of mass media and media technology as applied to a diverse society. Includes a study of media functions, responsibilities, practices, and influences, as well as a study of media history, development, and impact in shaping modern culture.

Sections this term

Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 7:09 AM UTC
COMM 5MASS COMMUNICATIONOpen1 section · 30 seats reported · 1 instructor
  • CRN 31095 · 01WVelasco · TBA TBA · ONLINEOpen · 30

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in JRNL 2.”

Transfer pathways that use COMM 5

ASSIST maps COMM 5 to a requirement in 5 published pathways from Foothill College.

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