Fall 2022
MSCH-H 300 - Communications Law
History and philosophy of laws pertaining to free press and free speech. Censorship, libel, contempt, obscenity, right of privacy, copyright, government regulations, and business law affecting media operations. Stresses responsibilities and freedoms in a democratic communications system.
Spring 2023
MSCH-H 310 - Television Sitcoms and Social Change
This class uses television sitcoms from the 1950s onward to explore depictions of social and cultural life in America. Issues examined include representations of family life, work life, gender roles, racial relations, and selected specific issues such as abortion and drug use.Theories and research that examine media both as reflection and as cause of social change are presented in the class.
Fall 2023
MSCH-H 310 - Power, Inclusion, and Organizational Communication
Examines organizational communication as a dialogic vehicle for forging decentralized, pluralistic, and inclusive organizational culture by examining intra, interpersonal, organizational, and societal factors.
MSCH-H 410 - Media as Social Institutions
Examine functions and impact of the mass media in society with primary focus on the United States. Discuss values of media organizations and professional and ethical values of journalists. Critical analysis of the relationship of media and society and the effect of political, economic, and cultural factors on media operation.
Spring 2024
MSCH-H 310 - Misinformation and Media
This course addresses the contemporary concept that has come to be known as “misinformation.” We explore the recent emergence of the idea, along with historical antecedents such as “propaganda,” “conspiracy theory,” and “disinformation.” We consider philosophies that bear on misinformation. We look at recent developments in social media, hoping to answer questions about whether new media structures promote misinformation. We consider and assess empirical work, to determine whether there are social media effects in misinformation.
Summer 2024
MSCH-H 420 - Foreign Study for Honors Students
Three-credit summer course that is a required component of the honors Summer in London program and counts as one of the two required honors electives for Media School honors students. Summer in London is open to rising juniors in the Ernie Pyle Scholars and Media Scholars programs and is explained in detail at a call-out meeting during fall semester of student's sophomore year, with a registration deadline immediately after Thanksgiving holiday break.
Fall 2024
MSCH-H 300 - Communications Law
History and philosophy of laws pertaining to free press and free speech. Censorship, libel, contempt, obscenity, right of privacy, copyright, government regulations, and business law affecting media operations. Stresses responsibilities and freedoms in a democratic communications system.
MSCH-H 310 - History of Journalism
This course explores the relationship between the news media and American society from the colonial period through the twentieth century. In addition to reading the work of professional historians, students will create their own original historical works – in the form of traditional research papers, online exhibits, or podcasts – drawing from the broad array of media-related archival collections available on IU’s campus.
Spring 2025
MSCH-H 317 - Children and Media
Acquaints students with the popular and research literatures on children and media, including television and computers. Students will be expected to identify recurring themes and topics related to children and media and to evaluate their significance in understanding the role of media in children's lives.
Summer 2025
MSCH-H 420 - Foreign Study for Honors Students
Three-credit summer course that is a required component of the honors Summer in London program and counts as one of the two required honors electives for Media School honors students. Summer in London is open to rising juniors in the Ernie Pyle Scholars and Media Scholars programs and is explained in detail at a call-out meeting during fall semester of student's sophomore year, with a registration deadline immediately after Thanksgiving holiday break.
Fall 2025
MSCH-H 300 - Honors Media Law
History and philosophy of laws pertaining to free press and free speech. Censorship, libel, contempt, obscenity, right of privacy, copyright, government regulations, and business law affecting media operations. Stresses responsibilities and freedoms in a democratic communications system.
MSCH-H 310 - Honors Media Topics (Television Sitcoms and Social Change)
This class uses television sitcoms from the 1950s onward to explore depictions of social and cultural life in America. Issues examined include representations of family life, work life, gender roles, racial relations, and selected specific issues such as abortion and drug use. Theories and research that examine media both as reflection and as cause of social change are presented in the class.
