Description: Seminar, one hour. Illegal aliens, anchor babies, or Dreamers? How undocumented immigrants are portrayed by mass media. Through application of cognitive metaphor theory (CMT), examination of how mass media has influenced and continues to influence way in which we view society. Readings, videos, and discussions to expand understanding of conflicting ideographs and frames being used by mass media outlets in portrayal of undocumented immigrant population. P/NP grading. Facilitated by Oscar Gaytan, with Reynaldo F. Macias as faculty mentor.

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