MEDIAST114
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MEDIAST 114 - Media and Globalization
Subject
MEDIAST
Course Number
114
Department
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