This course examines local and global media representations of social identities including gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, class, and profession and the impacts of these representations. The focus is on psychological theories of media effects and intergroup interactions and their applications to various media types and contents. Students will design, conduct, and present research projects at the intersections of media, culture, and social Identities. Open only to juniors or seniors pursuing programs in neuroscience or psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 251.