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International Mass Communication


Course Description

Mass media of the world--what they are like, how they operate, and what impact they have. Philosophies of different systems will be compared, as well as efforts at development or regulation of these systems. Attention will be given to print and electronic media and to international news agencies.


Athena Title

INTL. MASS COMM


Pre or Corequisite

Permission of department


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

To learn about mass media of the world—-what they are like, how they operate, and what impact they have--with attention to print and electronic media as well as international news agencies. To learn about the cultures of the countries in which these mass media operate. To compare philosophies of various systems and efforts at developing or regulating these systems.


Topical Outline

How the world is divided Globalization issues Media/Government relationships Technology issues Alternative communications Diffusion of social change through mass media National and international mass communication policies and regulation


Syllabus