Goucher College 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Goucher College 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

COM 335 - Global Media (3 Cr.)

(title changed from International Mass Media)
A comparative survey of the structure, regulation, economics, programming, social uses, reception, and politics of media globally. Questions of international information flow, cultural imperialism, development communications, and international governance are addressed. Diasporic communication, differences in audience reception based on cultural diversity, and the spread and impact of media technologies are also explored. Prerequisites: at least two of the 200-level required theory/criticism and history courses or two 200-level political science courses, departmental and college writing proficiency, and junior or senior status; or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Offered alternate years. Kimball, Ungar.