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Define mass and mediated communication:

Describe how the business of media and the principle of free speech shape the kinds of media content you encounter:

Provide two explanations for the effects of mass media:

Articulate how media exert influence on your attitudes and behaviors:

Describe how the convergence of media technologies can enhance or hinder your participation in the social and political process:

Practice five skills for becoming a more mindful and media-literate consumer: