MEDIAST114

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MEDIAST 114 - Media and Globalization

Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

MEDIAST

Course Number

114

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Media and Globalization

Course Description

This course offers an introduction to media and globalization. We will examine global media industries (film, television, music, news, advertising, diplomacy, new media, etc.), and explore content produced within these industries through specific case studies. Topics include Bollywood, Hallyu, television format sales, nonwestern news, media imperialism, the globalization of popular cultures, diasporic communities, and global representation. The class reviews theories and histories of media globalization before turning to case studies to learn about the political and cultural roles of media in globalization processes.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Prerequisites

Media Studies 10/W10, or Media Studies major or consent of instructor.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Credit Restrictions.

Students will receive no credit for MEDIAST 114 after completing MEDIAST 160.

Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.

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Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person

Discussion Hours

2

Discussion Hours Min

2

Discussion Hours Max

2

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person

Outside Work Hours

7

Term

Summer

Weeks

8 weeks

Weeks

8

Lecture Hours

8

Lecture Hours Min

8

Lecture Hours Max

8

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person

Outside Work Hours

14.5