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Undergraduate Catalog 2015-2016 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Media Studies BA: Concentration in Media Analysis and Criticism


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The media analysis concentration develops critical thinking in students and offers students in-depth understanding of the field of media studies. It includes the study of Media Representations; Media Technologies, Industries, and Policies; and News, Politics, and Propaganda.

Hunter Core Requirement


Several courses within this major may fulfill parts of the Hunter Core Requirement (CUNY Common Core [CCC], Hunter Focus, Concurrent Requirements). When selecting courses, it may be to a student’s advantage to choose courses that count toward the Hunter Core Requirement and also advance the student on the path to the major. Details on the Hunter Core Requirement can be found here: Appendix I: Hunter Core Requirement 

In the case of the Media Studies major, the courses that meet CCC are:

Courses
CUNY Common Core Foundational or Major
MEDIA 18000  Individual & Society Major

Major- 36 credits


 

B. Required Analytical Courses (21 CR):


Analytical courses in 3 categories, as outlined below.

Some courses are listed in more than 1 place, but each course fulfills a requirement in just 1 category. (Students may not double count a course.)

C. Elective Analytical or Production Courses at the 200-level or higher (6 cr.)