FMS 310 Media and the War on Terror

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of media studies through a broad approach that utilizes critical methodologies from various disciplines, including literature, history, political science, philosophy, and film studies. The course will focus on the topic of the "War on Terror," which reveals itself as an especially interesting media event during a pivotal phase of media development that witnessed the rise of the Internet and the spread of social media. Students will consider both secondary source analyses (articles, essays) and primary sources such as literature, art, and film.