Peace for Our Planet

General

Prefix

MCOM

Course Number

218

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

Mass Communications

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Analysis of how public discourse through mass communications addresses or fails to address the root causes of war, such as racism, nationalism, religious strife, gender inequality, and extremes of wealth and poverty. Provides a context for empowered conversations to find potential peaceful solutions for global problems.

Credits

Credit Hours

Min

Max

Repeatable

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

Cultural Diversity

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Explain how they are connected and related to people elsewhere in the world.

Outcome

Describe similarities and differences among global places and populations.

Outcome

Analyze how political, economic or cultural elements influence relations among the world¿s states, peoples, or societies.

Outcome

Analyze specific international issues and propose and evaluate responses.

Outcome

Articulate a vision of their individual roles and responsibilities in a common global future.

Course Outline

The nature and extent of historical progress toward a more peaceful world and the role of mass communication in that process. 20% The changing dialectic within the public discourse in addressing racism, nationalism, religious strife, gender inequality and extremes of wealth and poverty. 20% Major root causes and potential solutions to terrorism, including deconstructing the myths perpetuated by mass media. 20% Ineffective approaches to peacekeeping and security promoted through state propaganda. 20% Providing a context for empowered conversations and facilitating a constructive peace process at the systemic and individual levels. 20%