COMM2414

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AFRICAN AMERICANS ON TELEVISION

Communication StudiesArts and Humanities
Course DetailsPrerequisites/CorequisitesCourse Learning Outcomes

Subject Code

COMM

Course Number

2414

Department(s)

Communication Studies

Course Title

AFRICAN AMERICANS ON TELEVISION

Course Description

This course will examine portrayals of African Americans on television beginning with Amos 'n' Andy in the 1950s, through to popular television shows of today such as Scandal, Blackish and Empire. In the course, students will analyze common stereotypes of African Americans and conduct content analysis research on various shows in genres such as sitcoms, dramas, reality television and news. Students will also have the opportunity to examine research on the impact of portrayals of African Americans on perceptions of African Americans.

Course Attributes

Africana Studies

Units

4