COMM 3820 - Global Media and Society (M)

3 hours

Prerequisites: COMM 1050 and COMM 2050. This course examines the cultural, economic, and political role of media in the development of globalization. Since Marshall McLuhan popularized the term “global village,” the development of media has been inextricably linked to the corresponding forces of globalization that continue to impact society. This course will pay particular attention to debates concerning media’s influence on local and international cultures, economies, and politics, and their intersections.When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years