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Media and Society

Course Description: This course examines the interactive relationship between media and society, focusing on the study of media's impact on social values, cultures, and behaviors. It also reviews the role of media in shaping public opinion and addressing various social issues. Furthermore, it discusses the positive and negative effects of media on individuals and communities, analyzing the role of media as a tool for social change and development. The course provides a theoretical and analytical framework for understanding the relationship between media and social structures in local, regional, and international contexts.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

The main objective of this course is to enable students to understand the dynamic relationship between media and society, and to analyze the role of media in shaping attitudes towards various social and cultural issues. The course also seeks to develop students' abilities to assess the impact of media on societal behaviors and values, and to enhance their awareness of how media is used as a tool for social change and social responsibility.

Course outputs :

Understands the relationship between media and society, and the various effects of mass media on attitudes, behaviors, and social and cultural values.
2- Identifies the social, cultural, and ethical values embedded in mass media content.
Explains the role of media in various social, cultural, and ethical issues, and the most important challenges in shaping cultural identity and promoting diversity.
Analyzes the positive and negative roles of media and its impact on the intellectual orientations of the public on various societal issues.
5. It critically and constructively examines the social reality as portrayed by various media outlets.
6- Develops a diagram of effective media strategies to address various social issues.
7- Provide clear critical analytical perspectives on media programs that address various societal issues.
8. Appreciating the important role of media as a tool for spreading awareness and changing societal attitudes towards various social issues and social crisis management.
Adhering to social, professional, and ethical responsibility during journalistic or media coverage of various societal issues.

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  • Last updated: July 7, 2026

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