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