COM 201 - History and Theory of Television

Institution:

CUNY College of Staten Island

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Description:

4 hours; 4 credits History and Theory of Television examines the development of commercial television broadcasting, its genesis in radio, its creation of distinctive genres, and its change and diversification in the age of cable and satellite broadcasting. The course considers different theoretical approaches to the analysis of television, investigating theories of the effects of television, the impact of television on other media, and television’s “mythic” content(arts & com.) Prerequisite: ENG 111

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 982-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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