MACS 395

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Special Media/Cinema Topics

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Credit: 3 hours.

Cultural, social, historical, economic, and/or political issues in media and/or cinema; topics vary but may include: genres, historical movements, thematic studies, television, convergence culture, new media. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary.

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MACS 395 class schedule data for spring 2026
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	60106	Lecture-Discussion	DL	3:30PM -6:20PM	T	336 Gregory Hall	Ciafone, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Section Title: Digital Lives Section Info: “Digital Lives”: This seminar explores how digital media shape our experiences across the human lifespan—from childhood and adolescence to adulthood, aging, and death. Drawing on interdisciplinary scholarship in media studies, sociology, and critical aging/age studies, students will examine how platforms mediate identity, labor, intimacy, care, and memory at different life stages. Topics include youth popular media and technology use, mediated work, online dating, aging and digital exclusion, histories of technological change and birth cohorts, and the politics of digital legacy. Through readings, media analysis, digital ethnography, and creative assignments, students will critically engage with the cultural narratives and technological infrastructures that structure life in the digital age. Meets with MDIA 590 DL (68291). Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class standing.
	59888	Lecture-Discussion	WH	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	212 David Kinley Hall	Helmke, W	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Japan's "Media Mix" Section Info: Long before Hollywood embraced cinematic universes, Japan was pioneering cross-media storytelling through its “media mix” strategy—seamlessly blending manga, anime, games, and novels into expansive narrative worlds. This course dives into the history, creativity, and global impact of Japan’s media mix, inviting students to explore iconic examples and craft their own interconnected media experiences. Meets with GSD 390 WH (77029).