Introduction to Media Studies
As taught in: Fall 2010
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Instructors:
Prof. Mia Consalvo
MIT Course Number:
CMS.100
Level:
Undergraduate
Course Features
Course Description
This course offers an overview of the social, cultural, political, and economic impact of mediated communication on modern culture. Combines critical discussions with experiments working with different media. Media covered include radio, television, film, the printed word, and digital technologies. Topics include the nature and function of media, core media institutions, and media in transition.
