There is little doubt that media have a huge influence on individuals’ lives. In this special topics seminar students will become familiar with past and contemporary theorizing and research in media psychology. The seminar intertwines latest research on the uses and effects of media with research in the cognitive sciences. Topics include (1) The Psychology of Entertainment; (2) Media Narratives and the Moral Mind; (3) Opportunities and Threats of Social Media; (4) Video Games – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly; (5) Persuasion and Social Influence with Media; (6) Media and Children. Students will have the opportunity to conduct small research projects in the area of their interest.

Prerequisites: Open to Psychological & Brain Sciences, Biopsychology, and Interdisciplinary Studies majors only.

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Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

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Rene Weber
45 reviews
Lecture
SH 1431
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14:00 PM - 16:50 PM
31 / 30 Full
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COMM133 . Weber R 4 Months Ago

The class was pretty interesting but Professor Weber, while a nice guy, is not a good lecturer. One day he spent an hour and 15 minutes on one slide. Most of his lectures aren't very helpful. The tests are pretty hard even though the material is not difficult to understand. Your grade consists of a midterm, final, paper, and debate attendance.

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COMM133 . Weber R 6 Months Ago

This course is compromised of three grades; a midterm, a final, and a debate paper. He reads off the lecture slides which are also posted on canvas. He's a really nice professor, however the fact that your grade is based off of only three assignments was stressful.

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PSY169RW . Weber R 6 Months Ago

One group project, one solo project, and one test. These are the only items in your grade book. The lectures do go on for a long time, sometimes more than necessary, but all of the material will be on the final exam at the end of the quarter.

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COMM133 . Weber R 8 Months Ago

This review isn't the most helpful as I dropped the class halfway through (the day before the final deadline). However, Professor Weber has to be the worst teacher I have had at UCSB in my four years here. The lectures are boring and dated. His accent makes it difficult to understand and he goes on tangents like no other. No one pays attention.

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