COMM1020 · Communication
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
| Term | Evaluations | Course rating | Instructor rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | 2 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 2 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Spring 2024 | 2 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Fall 2023 | 2 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Spring 2023 | 2 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Fall 2022 | 2 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Spring 2022 | 2 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Fall 2021 | 2 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Spring 2021 | 2 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
2 of 2 instructors
Required course for all Communication majors. This course was previously called Survey of Mass Communication. Students who took COMM1020 Survey of Mass Communication may not register for COMM1020 Introduction to Media Studies This course will introduce you to the basics of the field, including industries, industry trends, regulations, and ethics. It will address historical developments that have shaped the mass media, particularly through the rise of newspaper, book, music, radio, television, film, advertising, and public relations industries. It will consider the influences of new media and their impacts on culture and industry. It will explore topics such as blockbusters, globalization, digital photography, social media, sports, "fake news," fans and fan cultures, and media violence. Further, it will ask you to consider your position as a media consumer.
Estimated from the original workload response buckets. Individual sections may differ.
| Fall 2020 | 2 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Spring 2020 | 2 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
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3 of 3 reviews
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harder than it should be
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Professor Hogan is pretty engaging, and her class is interesting. It's a lot of notes as it's a lecture, but it feels like a smaller class than it is because of how interactive she is.
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Very easy A. Grade is based on 5 quizzes she gives the study guide for, no extra studying required. Midterm and a final, she curved our midterm. Don't need to go to class, but attendance is required. Overall, super good lecturer and so nice.