COMM 3420 - Media in Global Perspective

Goals: To help students gain a theoretical and practical perspective on global mass media systems, both as national and international purveyors of information and culture; to examine and critically analyze the factors influencing media operations and content.

Content: Examination of social, cultural, political, technical, regulatory, economic, and linguistic factors that influence media systems around the world; analysis of national laws, ethics, and norms in relation to media systems; examination of the interconnectedness of world media systems, including patterns of import and export of media products; analysis of the relationship between media and culture.

Taught: Annually.

Prerequisites: COMM 1100 or COMM 1320 or permission of instructor or the director of the international journalism certificate program.

Credits: 4 credits