Communication [203F] - History of Communication

Institution:

Hamilton College

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Description:

This course examines the symbolic forms and technological extensions of communication, from the evolution of human language to the emergence of digital technologies. Students evaluate the relationship between dominant modes of communication and the cultures that shape and are shaped by those dominant forms. Course examines the varied ways in which communication technologies have shaped political, social, and economic structures, in addition to shifting perspectives on temporal and spatial orders, as exemplified by revolutions in communication technologies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hamilton.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 859-4011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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