Goucher College 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
Goucher College 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

COM 435 - Global Media (4 Cr.)


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 300-level required theory/criticism and history courses or two 200-level political science courses, COM 262 , and junior or senior status, by the beginning of the semester; or permission of the instructor. Spring semester, alternate years. Kimball.