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ENG 131: Self, Media, and Society at John Jay College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Self, Media, and Society (ENG 131) at John Jay College has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Ashley Velez and Michelle Lipkin.

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About this course

In this course we will study social media, movies, television, citizen journalism, digital video games and other media forms, to become literate of how the media influences our knowledge, work, social lives, and connect the self to society. Using a variety of cultural studies and media analysis methods, students will explore how media literacy impacts personal empowerment and participation in social and political life while engaging in individual and group media research and communication assignments.

Professors for ENG 131 at John Jay, Fall 2026

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ENG 131 sections, times and seats

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01-LEC Regular
Wed · 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
New Bldg L2.80
Ashley VelezChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?★ 4.8(6)Difficulty 1.8/5 · 83% would take again
Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
02-LEC Regular
Tue · 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM
New Bldg 1.61
Michelle LipkinNo Rate My Professors rating found
Hybrid AsynchronousClosed

Questions about ENG 131 at John Jay

Who teaches ENG 131 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
Ashley Velez and Michelle Lipkin are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is ENG 131 at John Jay hard?
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