History of Communication

Catalog description

A chronological survey of major types of media and human communication, from pre-history through the present day, focusing upon the interrelationships between communication media and their larger social and cultural contexts. The history of communication leading to English-language media is the main focus, but comparisons and contrasts with other world communication systems will also be explored. Recommend: Completion of Areas C and E.3 (preferably HIST 1110).