Communications 104

Ch 1. Introduction to Mass Communication
	Lesson 1 – What is the Communication Process? – Definition & Steps	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – What Is Mass Communication? – Definition & Theories	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – What Is Mass Media? – Definition, Types, Influence & Examples	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – American Media Information Sources: Definition & Types	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Four Functions of Mass Communication	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – The Rise of Communication Technology & Society	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Influence of Media Reports on Public Policy and Opinion	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Introduction to Mass Communication

Ch 2. Models & Theories of Mass Communication
	Lesson 1 – Linear Model of Communication: Definition & Examples	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Shannon-Weaver Model of Communication: History, Features & Application	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Interactive Model of Communication: Definition & Application	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Sender-Message-Channel-Receiver Model of Communication: Definition & Application	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Osgood-Schramm Model of Communication: Definition & Application	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Two-Step Flow Communication Model	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Magic Bullet Theory of Mass Communication: Definition & Overview	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – Cultivation Theory of Mass Communication: Definition & History	Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 – Media Effects: Definition, Effects & Beliefs	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Models & Theories of Mass Communication

Ch 3. History & Culture of Mass Communication
	Lesson 1 – Development of the Mass Media & Journalism in the United States: History & Timeline	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Cultural & Intellectual Trends Between WWI & WWII	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – World War II Propaganda: Radio & Film	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Mass Media in the U.S. in the 1950s	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – The Role of Social & Cultural Views in Media	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – What is Media Literacy? – Definition, Importance & Examples	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Impact of Mass Media on Modern Society	Take Quiz

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Practice test: History & Culture of Mass Communication

Ch 4. Mass Communication & Book Publishing
	Lesson 1 – History & Evolution of Books	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – How the Printing Press Changed the World	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Understanding the Role of Books in Mass Communication	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Recognizing the Values of Books in the Digital Age	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Historical & Modern Censorship in the Book Industry	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Books in the Digital Age: Types & Usage	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Mass Communication & Book Publishing

Ch 5. Mass Communication & Newspaper Publishing
	Lesson 1 – Introduction to Journalism: History & Society	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Exploring the Origins of Newspapers	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Differences Between Nonprofit & For-Profit Newspapers	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Recognizing Various Types of Newspapers	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – What is Yellow Journalism? – Definition, History & Examples	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Newspapers in Modern Society: Circulation, Coverage & Impact	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Identifying Catalysts of Change in Newspaper Publishing	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – Understanding Current Trends in the Newspaper Industry	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Mass Communication & Newspaper Publishing

Ch 6. Mass Communication & Magazine Publishing
	Lesson 1 – Recognizing Different Types of Magazines	Take Quiz

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Ch 7. The Telegraph, Telephone & Radio in Mass Communications
	Lesson 1 – Invention of the Telegraph: History & Overview	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Alexander Graham Bell: Biography, Facts & Inventions	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – History of the Radio	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – History of Radio Advertising	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Early Radio Network Affiliates, Regulation & Support	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Evolution of Radio & the Broadcasting Industry	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Radio & Recording Industry: Concepts, Mediums & Influences	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – Impact of Radio & Television on the Humanities	Take Quiz

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Practice test: The Telegraph, Telephone & Radio in Mass Communications

Ch 8. Mass Communication & The Film Industry
	Lesson 1 – Early Film: Directors & Techniques	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Introduction of Sound to the Film Industry	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Influential American Filmmakers: Hitchcock to Spielberg	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – The History of Stop-Motion Animation	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Film Genres & Subgenres: Definition & Types	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Types of Films: Examples & Product Placement	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Film Studios: Types & Environment	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – Film Production & Distribution	Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 – Recognizing Changes & Trends in the Film Industry	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Mass Communication & The Film Industry

Ch 9. Mass Communication & Television
	Lesson 1 – History of Television: Invention & Timeline	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Evolution of Early Television: Technology, Ratings & Advertisements	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Media’s Role in the Anti-Vietnam War Movement	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Television Programming Planning & Implementation	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Invention of Cable & Satellite TV: Impact & Regulations	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Television in Contemporary U.S. Society: Frequency & Coverage	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Impact of Technology on Modern Television	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Mass Communication & Television

Ch 10. The Internet, Social Media & Mass Communication
	Lesson 1 – What is the History of the Internet? – Origins & Timeline	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Internet Communication: Social Media, Email, Blog, & Chat	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – What is Social Media? – Definition, Use & Strategies	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – The Internet & Social Media in U.S. Politics	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Social Media Marketing Channels: Digital Video & Audio	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Contemporary Journalism & Its Role in Society	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Emerging Trends in Internet & Social Media Usage	Take Quiz

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Practice test: The Internet, Social Media & Mass Communication

Ch 11. Mass Communication & Modern Society
	Lesson 1 – Media Bias & Criticism: Definition, Types & Examples	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – What Is Slander & Libel? – Definition, Laws & Examples	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Violence and the Media: How the Media Impacts Violence	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Media’s Influence on the Public’s Political Attitudes	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Anti-Government Media: Definition & Examples	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Global Village & Media: Pros, Cons & Examples	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Mass Communication & Modern Society