MDST 7704 - Political Economy of Communication

Effective Start Date: 08/01/2020
This survey course introduces students to the political economy of media. Central themes include political economy’s historical development, its usefulness to the study of media & communications, & its contemporary applications in scholarly research. Students will be introduced to the power dynamics & institutional forces that impact media institutions, industries, ownership, cultural production, consumption & distribution in the US & elsewhere.

Credits: 3
Grading Basis: Graded
Requisites: Graduate student in Media, Culture, and Technology