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COMM 340E Communication and Media in the Digital Age
Health Sciences & Society Program
Seville, Spain
Dates: late Jan 2026 - late May 2026
COMM 340E Communication and Media in the Digital Age
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Pablo de Olavide University
Location: Seville, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Communication
Instruction in: English
Course Code: COMM 340E
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
DESCRIPTION
This course introduces students to the major social, economical, political and cultural debates affecting communication and the new media landscapes in Spain and the US. Topics include an overview of the historical development and main theories of mass communication, and examine critical issues of the digital age such as the rise of citizen journalism, the emergence of social media, the growing role of grassroots movements, copyright and free expression issues, media representation issues, and their overall impact on democracy, ethics and culture.