Introduction to Media and Communication Studies

Introduction
A Guide for Students to Make an A
PART 1 Foundations 
Introduction
What Is Media Studies? 
Critical Thinking in Media and Communication Studies
Reliable Sources for Critical Thinkers
Who Are We Reading and Why?
Appreciating vs. Bashing the Media
Study Questions 
Further Sources
PART 2 Political Economy of the Media 
Introduction to Political Economy 
Capitalism 
Commercial Media
Media Regulation
Media and Democracy
Study Questions 
Further Questions 
PART 3 Cultural Studies 
What is Cultural Studies?
Culture in Cultural Studies
Normalization of Capitalism
Hegemony and Discourse 
Power and Identity 
Study Questions 
Further Sources