# MCOM 201 — Introduction to Media Studies (AUB) > MCOM 201 Introduction to Media Studies at American University of Beirut. 5 student reviews · 2 shared files. Source: https://studiety.com/aub/course/740 Retrieved: 2026-09-19 ## Facts - Course code: MCOM 201 - Title: Introduction to Media Studies - University: American University of Beirut (AUB) - Subject: Media Studies - Department: Sociology, Anthropology and Media Studies - Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Credits: 3 - Professors on record (2): Josh Carney, May farah ## Catalogue description An introduction to the field of media studies, its concepts and theories, and the various modern media industries and professions in today’s world. The course aims to help students become better informed about career options in this field and more discerning media consumers. ## Quick answers ### What is MCOM 201 at AUB? MCOM 201 Introduction to Media Studies is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. An introduction to the field of media studies, its concepts and theories, and the various modern media industries and professions in today’s world. The course aims to help students become better informed about career options in this field and more discerning media consumers. ### How many credits is MCOM 201? MCOM 201 Introduction to Media Studies is worth 3 credits at AUB. ### Is MCOM 201 hard? 5 AUB students have written about MCOM 201 on Studiety. No one has left a star rating yet, so read what they wrote rather than an average. ### Who teaches MCOM 201 at AUB? Studiety has 2 professors on record for MCOM 201: Josh Carney, May farah. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now. ### Are there past papers for MCOM 201? Yes — 2 files for MCOM 201 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account. ## What to expect - Has Attendance - Has Project - Has Graded Homeworks - Has Participation ## Shared course material 2 files shared by students. Free to download after signing up. - Syllabus: 1 (most recent from 2017) - Midterm: 1 (most recent from 2015) ## Student reviews 5 of 5 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line. - **2021-08** — As an introductory class, the material isn't tough since MCOM201 does not go in-depth into any of the topics discussed. You're graded on 3 response papers (2-3 pages), a midterm, a final, participation, and some homework here and there. The response papers are very straightforward, just make sure to take notes in class and to do the readings. If you don't get a good grade on your first one, ask for notes and she'll tell you exactly what didn't work. The midterm and final are essay questions, none of them are hard, but the time limit was challenging. We were allowed to use our notes, so if that's the case, make sure you have lesson resumes ready. Professor Farah has a reputation for being strict with students but she is honestly very nice and super helpful. Just attend all lectures, skim your readings and take notes, participate, and pay attention to how she specifically wants the work done (she is very particular about it) and you'll end up with high grades. - **2020-04** — High workload course, If it's not your major course, I wouldn't advise it as an elective - **2020-04** — Took it with Josh, is a very interesting course, very broad but great topics.Tooooo many readings, and high workload. The exams are tricky but easy if you do all your readings and watch the movies you are asked to watch high grades are acheivable. There are 5 response papers as well which are based on required movies & readings. - **2019-08** — She is so nice but hard grader - **2019-08** — Not so easy. Interesting but the exams are not straightforward and a bit hard. ## See also - [All Media Studies courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/media-studies.md) - [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md) --- From Studiety (https://studiety.com/), an independent, student-run course guide. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any university. Reviews are the opinions of individual students.