May 20, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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MDIA 4170 - Media and the Muslim World


Introduces topics related to the growing interest in the uses of media in and about the Muslim world. Examines controversial issues regarding how Islam has been and continues to be negatively depicted in the U.S. media, as well as how different media practitioners are working to change that image.

Requisites: 6 hours in (MDIA or JOUR) and Sr only
Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS Capstone: Capstone or Culminating Experience
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Develop oral, written, and mediated communication skills.
  • Know the components of Islamophobia, its major issues and controversies.
  • Know the main tenets of Islam, its political and cultural history.
  • Know the traditional filmic tropes used to depict Islam and Muslims.



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