Goucher College 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Apr 15, 2026  
Goucher College 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

COM 335 - International Mass Media (3 Cr.)


A comparative survey of the structure, regulation, economics, programming, and politics of mass media systems in First-, Second-, and Third-World countries. Questions of international information flow, cultural imperialism, development communications, and international governance are addressed. The relationship between democracy and media systems provide a policy-oriented framework for readings and discussions. Prerequisites: at least two of the 200-level required theory/criticism and history courses or two 200-level political science courses; and departmental and college writing proficiency; and junior or senior status; or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Offered alternate years. Peroutka.