MCM 491 - History and Theory of Communication Technologies

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Sam Houston State University

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Description:

This course examines the history of communication technologies and the theories of technological change, specifically comparing the impact of the printing press, telegraph, film, radio, and television technologies to the impact of the Internet. Emphasis will be on theories of innovation, the integration of new technologies into contemporary society, and hands-on use of the Internet for research, classroom presentations, and group discussions. Prerequisites: CM 330 and Junior standing, Credit 3.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.shsu.edu/

Phone Number:

(936) 294-1111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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