SOCIOL M176

Sociology of Mass Communication

Description: (Same as Communication M147.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Studies in relationship between mass communication and social organization. Topics include history and organization of major media institutions, social forces that shape production of mass media news and entertainment, selected studies in media content, and effects of media on society. P/NP or letter grading.

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Spring 2025 - If you are thinking about taking Sociol M176 with Professor Yeritsian, I cannot recommend it enough. It was one of the most meaningful and intellectually rewarding classes I have taken in college. First off, everyone learns differently and meshes with different teaching styles–so the only real way to know if a class is right for you is to take it yourself. That said, I can speak from personal experience when I say that Professor Yeritsian is one of the most impactful professors I have ever had. His classes are challenging, yes, but in the way that college should be: they ask you to think deeper, study differently, and really engage with the material. Some students have left negative reviews saying he “does not help” or “is not engaging”–but I have to strongly disagree. He absolutely lays out a clear and structured path through the course. The difference is that he expects you to meet him there. He provides detailed slides, study outlines, and frames the content in a way that makes everything build on itself. It is up to you to take that framework and do something with it–to sit with the material, make connections, and ask questions. And if you do? He is always available to talk, clarify, or help you think through ideas. His office hours are some of the most stimulating conversations I have had, and I always leave them feeling more grounded in the material. I had taken his Sociol 101 class before this one, so I knew what I was getting into. That class changed how I study, how I think, and honestly, how I see the world. It was the first time in college that I found myself excited to study–genuinely motivated by the content, not by the grade. I found myself constantly talking about what I was learning with friends and family, wanting to share ideas that had stuck with me long after class ended. His teaching made me fall in love with sociology and shifted the course of my academic path. When I saw he was teaching M176, I enrolled immediately–and it was just as engaging and thought-provoking. The material was complex and layered, but so interesting. I walked away from the class not only having learned a lot, but also having felt that familiar sense of intellectual curiosity and excitement that his teaching brings out. If you are someone who wants to be pushed, who values depth and structure, and who is willing to do the work–this class will not disappoint. Professor Yeritsian’s classes are not just about passing a test; they are about expanding how you think. And that kind of learning stays with you.
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