Communication Arts and Sciences 230 - History of North American Media

Institution:

Calvin University

Subject:

Description:

F and S. This course emphasizes changes in the means of communication, the control of media systems, the audiences for media products, and the changes introduced into North American life (Canadian, Mexican, U.S.) by the press, telegraph, telephone, phonograph, photograph, cinema, wireless, radio, television, cable and satellite, and computers. It concentrates on the history of technologi- cal development, programming, audience development, representation of constituent groups in society - especially minorities -and changes in law and regulation that have affected media institutions.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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