Communication Arts and Sciences 354 - Communication Policy and the Public Sphere

Institution:

Calvin University

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Description:

The course focuses on the conflict between expectations of communication in society and the realities of politics and economics. It examines specific disputes across a broad range of communications activities, including the arts and media, and details the different points of view brought to bear in creating and maintaining public debate. It includes issues such as the representation of social or ethnic groups in ownership of media and in communications professions, the interplay of social responsibility theory and the development of media monopolies. It also applies the principle of social justice in an examination of these political and economic issues. Not offered 2008-2009.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.calvin.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 526-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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