AP/CMDS 2200 6.00

Introduction to Politics, Policy and the Media

This course analyzes the relations between popular media, communication technologies and power. The role of the state, market and civil society in the development of communication systems, and the production and distribution of culture are examined, with special attention paid to Canada. Prerequisite: AP/CMDS 1000 6.00. Course credit exclusion: AP/COMN 2313 6.00 (prior to Fall 2012).