COMM 347 - International Communication and Media

Institution:

Saint John Fisher University

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Description:

This course provides an introduction to international and global communication in the modern age. It introduces students to the external influences on, and the internal structures of, various global media systems and selected industries (e.g., newspapers, television, government communications, the Internet). Attention is given to the impact of newspapers, radio, television, film and the new media on global society. The course also examines a variety of issues that transcend national boundaries, such as discrepancies in information and entertainment flow among nations, globalization of the culture industries, the role of media in war and peace, and the tensions between commercial and non-commercial broadcasting.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sjfc.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 385-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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