Carleton University · COMS 3308

Critical Studies in Advertising and Consumer Culture

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

A critical analysis of major constructs and basic mechanisms of advertising, social marketing and other aspects of consumer culture. The course examines the social, political-economic and cultural implications of consumer culture.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BPAPM related specializations), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for COMM 3301 (no longer offered) and COMM 3308 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BPAPM related specializations), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures and discussion groups three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

A critical analysis of major constructs and basic mechanisms of advertising, social marketing and other aspects of consumer culture. The course examines the social, political-economic and cultural implications of consumer culture.

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BPAPM related specializations), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for COMM 3301 (no longer offered) and COMM 3308 (no longer offered).
  • Lectures and discussion groups three hours a week.

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