PCOM540: Communication, Culture, Media and Technology
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Course Description
Presents an overview of the historical development of theories and approaches to media and cultural studies as they interconnect with communication studies. Considers the meaning and production of culture, the culture industry, and various interpretive practices. Explores how mass media has influenced and been influenced by cultural industries and contextualizes our current digital age in relation to other major advancements in communication history. Drawing on contemporary media and cultural theory, the course investigates how our current digital environment modifies our definitions of privacy and the public, civil society, political participation, and culture through case studies and applied and experiential activities.
Course Credits
- 3.00
General Studies Offerings
General studies courses may be eligible for internal transfer credit into their related programs.
Start Date | End Date | Tuition (Domestic) | Delivery |
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August 2, 2021 | October 10, 2021 | $2248.83 | Online |
January 3, 2022 | March 13, 2022 | TBD | Online |
August 2, 2022 | October 9, 2022 | TBD | Online |