COMM 3800 - History & Economy of Telecommunications (M)

3 hours

Prerequisites: COMM 1050 and COMM 2050. A discussion of the political economy and content development of the telecommunications industry beginning with the telegraph through today’s Internet technologies. Other topics discussed will include the emergence of broadcast networks, cable programing, wireline telephone, cellular telephone, and digital networking. This course will also explore the growing international scope of today’s media systems, and discuss laws and policies related to telecommunications.When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years