MDS 319 - History of Television and Radio (4 Cr.)

(Formerly COM 319) (GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)

An examination of the historical evolution of electronic media in the United States and other countries. Radio, television, and new media technologies are investigated from a number of perspectives, including technology, business and industry, programming, law, and society and culture. Prerequisites: MDS 105, MDS 232, and MDS 262, by the beginning of the course; or permission of the instructor. Variable semesters. Offered alternate years. Marcus, Program faculty