COMM 310: Media and Society
Explores the interplay between media institutions, technological platforms, culture, and democratic society. Topics include news media ethics, political communication campaigns, media regulation and First Amendment law, surveillance capitalism, social media algorithms, misinformation dynamics, global media flow, and digital literacy.
This archive catalogs 12 free educational resources and past exams for COMM 310 (Media and Society) at University of Southern California (USC), containing 4 midterm papers, 5 final examinations, 2 quizzes, and 1 worksheet. Dated documents represent 5 distinct academic years between 2019 and 2024.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Communication theory foundations: transmission, interactive, and transactional models in COMM 310
- Media literacy and cultural impact: framing theory, agenda-setting, and digital communication ethics
- Message encoding and decoding processes across interpersonal, organizational, and mediated contexts
- Critical evaluation of contemporary communication channels, audience engagement, and message effectiveness in Media and Society
Study Resource for Media and Society
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2019
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 310 Midterm (Exam 1) 2019
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Final Exam 2019
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 310 Final Exam 2019
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Final Exam 2020
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 310 Final Exam 2020
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 310 Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
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Final Exam 2021
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 310 Final Exam 2021
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 310 Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
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Final Exam 2022
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 310 Final Exam 2022
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2024
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 310 Midterm (Exam 1) 2024
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Final Exam 2024
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 310 Final Exam 2024
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Quiz 1
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 310 Quiz 1
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Quiz 2
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 310 Quiz 2
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Worksheet 2
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 310 Worksheet 2
Assessment Inventory for COMM 310 (12 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2024 | Midterm | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2024 | Final | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2022 | Midterm | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2021 | Midterm | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2021 | Final | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2020 | Final | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2019 | Midterm | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2019 | Final | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Quiz 1 | Quiz | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Quiz 2 | Quiz | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Worksheet 2 | Worksheet | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 12 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this COMM 310 archive?
This collection for COMM 310 at University of Southern California (USC) catalogs 12 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Quizzes, Worksheets. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this COMM 310 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2019 to 2024, representing 5 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free COMM 310 past exams?
All cataloged COMM 310 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the University of Southern California (USC) course syllabus.