Communication 242 - Television:Medium and Its Messages

Institution:

Hiram College

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Description:

Television is addressed as a cultural icon which, for better or for worse, influences the social, economic and political order in significant ways. The course examines ways in which institutional aspects of communication systems do this, especially in contemporary America. It also examines how reality is established on television and the impact of such realism on diverse audiences. Finally, using case studies, it addresses how new technological advances are redefining these sets of relationships.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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