CJN 491 & 691

GLOBALIZATION OF MEDIA & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

This course explores the development of global media and telecommunication corporations and the influence these transnational organizations bear on nation-state communication policy, global and local culture, and the world economy. In particular, class content will focus on the European context, including the negotiation of EU telecommunications policy between member states, international trade agreements with the United States, issues of sovereignty and cultural preservation, and debates about cultural imperialism highlighted by anti-globalization movements.

491 Syllabus: Course purpose, attendance policy, grading structure and contact information (PDF document).

691 Syllabus: Course purpose, attendance policy, grading structure and contact information (PDF document).

Assignments: Bi-weekly homework and weekly reading assignments.

Overheads: Examples and notes from class lecture.

491 Mid-Term Exam Review: Exam on June 14.

691 Mid-Term Exam: Due June 19.

491 Final Exam Review: Exam on June 28.

691 Final Paper: Due July 10.