COMM 264

Fall 2005 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 4 hours.

COMM 264: "Media, Money, and Power" is an introduction to the political economy of the media in the U.S. The purpose of the class is to acquaint students with a core understanding of how the media system operates, and with what effects, in a capitalist society. The course examines the role of advertising, public relations, corporate concentration, and government regulation upon journalism, entertainment, culture, and participatory democracy. The class also examines issues such as the Internet, globalization, and public broadcasting.

Approved for both letter and S/U grading.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Humanities – Hist & Phil
Cultural Studies - Western
COMM 264 class schedule data for fall 2005
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
43852
Lecture-Discussion
A
5:00PM -7:50PM
T
112 Gregory Hall
McChesney, R
Dolber, B
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/05-12/09/05
Degree Notes:
Hist&Philosoph Perspect, and Western Compartv Cult course.
Section Info:
MEDIA, MONEY AND POWER - For a full course description, please see the following URL: http://www.comm.uiuc.edu/spike/courses.pl?dept=COMM&numb=264
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