CITY B335 - Mass Media and the City

Institution:

Haverford College

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Description:

G.McDonogh Examines urban culture as a ground for conflict, domination and resistance. We will work with both theoretical and applied analysis of production, texts, readings and social action within a political/economic framework. Topics include imagery, ownership, boundaries, creation of audience and public spheres and reinterpretation. We will also consider the implications of critical cultural policy for contemporary cities. Materials are drawn from U.S. and global media, from comics to the Internet, with special emphasis on film, news, and television. Not offered in 2008-09.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.haverford.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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