Last Updated: Mon, 01/05/2026 Syllabus PDF required. Please edit this page and upload a PDF. Please check PDF for accessibility prior to submission. General Class Information Academic year: 2026 Semester: Spring Course prefix: LMC Course number: 2400 Section: B2 CRN 25107 Instructor first name: Cecile (Yangminming) Instructor last name: Zhang Catalog Description This course focuses on introducing students to foundational approaches in media studies, with attention to how media forms develop historically, operate culturally, and shape everyday life. This course provides students with core concepts and analytical frameworks for interpreting screen-based media and other cultural artifacts, while emphasizing discussion-driven learning, close reading, and clear communication in both written and oral forms.
