DGMD.2120 Media History and Culture before 1960

Id: 042134 Credits: 3-3

Description

This course is the first in a sequence of a two-semester expose to media history and culture in the US and worldwide. The course will trace and analyze some of the most significant developments in media technology, industry, and the role they play in the process of shaping the human experience affecting society, politics, and culture. The emphasis will be made on the visual media including film and broadcast, but the broader context will be considered.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: ENGL 1020 College Writing II, or permission of instructor.

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