COMM406

039125

This course examines the theoretical and empirical connections between media violence (e.g., violence in television shows, films, video games, pornography, etc.) and societal violence. In order to fully understand these connections, this course will begin by examining the nature of aggressive behavior its development, including situational and individual factors. Next, the research regarding violent media exposure to short-term and long-term increases in aggressive behavior as well as the processes that explain these increases will be examined. Finally, societal and individual approaches to controlling and/or mitigating the effects of media violence will be explored.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

COMM506