COM 477 - History of Communications Technologies

Institution:

Grand Valley State University

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Description:

Introduces students to historical impacts communication technologies have had in shaping and sustaining civilization and modernity. Examines communicative media as extensions of the human habitat, and critically considers their social and personal consequences. At least half of the course focuses on media prior to the telegraph. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: COM 101.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: COM 101.

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Instructional Type:

Other

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.gvsu.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 331-2020

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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