MMC 4302 - World Communication Systems
Catalog description:
Theoretical bases of world mass media systems, international channels of communications, analysis of press and broadcasting systems by regional and national categories.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None.
Student goals for the course:
- Present central issues and arguments relating to world communication systems.
- Identify the most important players in contemporary world communication, both individual and institutional.
- Relate major strains in the history of international communication to the central issues and arguments.
- Identify major developments in communication technology that have had an impact on world communication systems.
Assignments:
Students will read two textbooks and a fistful of articles, take two tests, and prepare several of brief reports for the edification of class participants. The reports may deal with coverage of major world communication issues or events, or web resources, or other world communication topics. Or they may cover guest speakers, field trips, or other events or materials.
Semesters this course is offered: Spring
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