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Media criticism

Course Description: The course provides a theoretical and practical framework for understanding the foundations and methodologies of media criticism, with a focus on analyzing written, visual, and digital media messages. It addresses methods for detecting biases, errors, and non-objective media treatments, and trains students to prepare critical reports that highlight the positive and negative aspects of media content. The course aims to prepare students to practice media criticism objectively, think critically, and contribute to the development of media practices that serve society.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

The course aims to introduce students to the concepts, methodologies, and objectives of media criticism, and to develop their ability to analyze media messages and expose inherent biases and influences. It will equip them with the skills to apply critical tools and prepare specialized critical reports, thereby fostering critical thinking and objectivity in addressing media issues and respecting pluralism.

Course outputs :

Explains the basic concepts related to media criticism, its objectives, and its functions.
Explains the different approaches and theories used in analyzing and criticizing media messages.
3. Analyzes media content to uncover biases and influences embedded in messages.
4. Applies critical methods and tools to samples of written, visual, and digital media.
Designs critical reports and studies that highlight the strengths and weaknesses of media messages.
6. Adhere to objectivity and neutrality when practicing media criticism.
Demonstrates the ability to think critically and respect pluralism when addressing media issues.

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  • Last updated: July 7, 2026

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