This course focuses on the study o electronic mass media. It surveys the cultural industries from multiple perspectives, including history, economics, production processes, content, social effects, diversity, and globalization. It emphasizes the relationship among the electronic mass media, culture, and power.

Historical survey of broadcasting, common carrier, and related electronic media technologies, including the Internet. This course focuses on the social, political, and policy dimensions of the adoption and use of communication technologies. Special attention is paid to significant issues in contemporary public policy and practice, such as protection of privacy and personal information, information ownership, free speech, and censorship.

A study of policy and regulation of media in the U.S., primarily broadcasting, cable, telephone, and the internet. This includes traditional issues in the regulation of content, such as freedom of speech, copyright, obscenity, and privacy. It also includes traditional areas in the regulation of the industry structure including monopolies, licensing, cross ownership rules, mergers, and illegal practices.

An introduction to the basic principles, procedures, and techniques of studio video production from conception to completion. The course covers the fundamentals of producing, scripting, directing and editing for television. Practical training is offered on how to operate studio switchers, video cameras, sound, and graphic equipment.

This course surveys various media systems in the contemporary world with a particular focus on the key political, economic, cultural and philosophical factors that underlie these systems. It explores the spirit and practice of journalism in the major regions/nations of the world, and will provide students with the necessary analytical tools to understand complicate issues concerning global media and communication.

This course surveys various media systems in the contemporary world with a particular focus on the key political, economic, cultural and philosophical factors that underlie these systems. It explores the spirit and practice of journalism in the major regions/nations of the world, and will provide students with the necessary analytical tools to understand complicate issues concerning global media and communication.

This course surveys various media systems in the contemporary world with a particular focus on the key political, economic, cultural and philosophical factors that underlie these systems. It explores the spirit and practice of journalism in the major regions/nations of the world, and will provide students with the necessary analytical tools to understand complicate issues concerning global media and communication.

Introduction to techniques of multimedia production and the basic principles of communication via multimedia. Practical, hands-on experience with various media used in computer-based multimedia including: text, still graphics, motion graphics, animation, sound, and hyperlinking. Includes stand- alone computer- and Web-based applications. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.

Media psychology provides a basic overview of human thought and behavior regarding communications media. The course addresses issues of preference and media choice and of the effects of media use on audience beliefs, attitudes and behavior through the lens of social science.

This course explores the culture and practice of live streaming, with a particular emphasis on Twitch. Through a hands-on approach, it leads students from the various stages of live streaming - account creation, content production and delivery, audience garnering, engagement accruing and multiple possibilities of monetization. Besides Twitch, it will also examine other popular game streaming platforms such as Smashcast, Discord, YouTube, and Gosu Gamers. Interest and experience in gaming and esports a plus, but not required.