COM510: Mass media and Malaysian society / Faculty of Communication and Media Studies

This course focuses on the roles, functions, and effects of mass media towards Malaysian society. Various topics related to mass media and Malaysian society will be discussed throughout the studies. Among the issues are media and ideology, the economics of mass media and media effects theory. The topics will delve into the global mass media issue that has been shown worldwide and has an impact on society, either positive or negative. As the media has become globalized, there are a lot of challenges faced by Malaysian society. This study will enhance the students’ knowledge about mass media and the reality in Malaysian society.