JOUR 150 - Introduction to the Politics and Policies of Global Communication

Prerequisite: first-year or sophomore class standing.
FDR: HU Humanities Distribution
Credits: 3

An introduction to a series of debates centered on the media, power, and globalization, locating these in their historical and cultural perspective and exploring ways in which media power is contested. Topics include the theories and problems related to international function of the news media, the entertainment industry, and the telecommunications sector; the creation of the global media marketplace; the evolution of international communication in the Internet age; and international governance structures.