Media History

Catalog description

Historical overview of media including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, photography, entertainment media, advertising, public relations, and digital media. The history of American media development is directly intertwined with American history. Newspapers, magazines, television, and radio have not just reported on news and events; by virtue of what facts and sources editors and reporters have chosen to use, journalists have framed how the public should think about events. Editorials also provided further framing guidance on issues to readers and viewers. Students will study media history from social, intellectual, and cultural history perspectives. Students will examine the historical relationship of the media to American social, political, economic, and cultural patterns and developments. And, conversely, students will examine how these same forces impacted and changed all forms of media through a multi-cultural approach. May be repeated up to 3 credits.