COMM 3800M - History & Economy of Telecommunications

3 hours

Prerequisites: A grade of a “C-” or better in 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.