SOC251
MEDIA & SOCIETY
Other titles (1)
- MEDIA AND SOCIETY
- Department
- Sociology
- Terms offered
- 10
- Data refreshed
- Sep 1, 2026
Description
Analyzes the development, history and structure of media of mass communication. Examines research on a variety of contemporary issues in the sociology of media. A variety of theoretical and methodological approaches is presented to questions of analysis and effects of communication media.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2014–2024
1995 2024
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 14% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 14% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 11% chance, high confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 14% chance, high confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2024 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2014 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Mon, Wed, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM JC204 20112010
- Mon, Wed, 11:00 AM–12:15 PM JC215 19991998
- Tue, Thu, 4:05 PM–5:20 PM JC215 1997
- Tue, Thu, 1:15 PM–2:30 PM JC118 19971996
- Tue, Thu, 2:40 PM–3:55 PM JC011 1995
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | Matthew A. Gregory | Lecture | 1 | 22 of 30 enrolled | 33016 |
| Fall 2022 | Matthew A. Gregory | Lecture | 1 | 26 of 30 enrolled | 21897 |
| Spring 2011 | Debra Osnowitz | Lecture | 1 | 30 of 30 enrolled | 38857 |
| Spring 2010 | Debra Osnowitz | Lecture | 1 | 20 of 35 enrolled | 37398 |
| Fall 1999 | Eric Gordy | Lecture | 1 | 13 of 25 enrolled | 20401 |
| Fall 1998 | Eric Gordy | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 35 enrolled | 20401 |
| Fall 1997 | Eric Gordy | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 40 enrolled | 20401 |
| Spring 1997 | Joseph M. Roidt | Lecture | 1 | 38 of 30 enrolled | 31768 |
| Fall 1996 | Joseph M. Roidt | Lecture | 1 | 24 of 25 enrolled | 20401 |
| Fall 1995 | Joseph M. Roidt | Lecture | 1 | 19 of 25 enrolled | 20401 |