DESCPTION

This course delves into pivotal events in media history, encompassing the evolution of media technology, the dynamics of the media industry, and its profound societal role and influence. Adopting a social history perspective, students explore the intricate interplay between social, economic, political, and technological factors that have shaped historical communication practices and continue to shape contemporary human interactions. Through critical analysis, students examine the profound impact of media on human experience, including its effects on society, culture, politics, and various other dimensions. Moreover, they scrutinize the ways in which communication channels have transformed information acquisition, utilization, and sharing. A vital component of the course involves students engaging in self-reflection to recognize their personal connections to media history and its relevance to their lives. Key topics encompass the interactive digital media landscape, the emergence of the digital age, the significance of oral and print culture, the transformative influence of telegraphy and telephony, the power of broadcast media and mass entertainment, and the complexities of the modern multimedia era. The course employs a multidimensional approach, integrating theoretical and philosophical works, canonical and marginalized histories, and literary and artistic perspectives, while also facilitating hands-on production experiences to propel student projects and research papers forward.