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Peace for Our Planet

Mass Communications & FilmUndergraduateCollege of Liberal Arts

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%