American Studies (AMST)

Dr. Diana Owen (202) 687-7194
American Studies Program website

FIRST SESSION (June 2-July 3)

History of U.S. Broadcasting
Lorenz
AMST-391-10 U.G. credit; -15 Grad credit
MWF 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
3 cr.

This American Studies course will examine the sociopolitical and economic factors that contributed to the rise and maintenence of radio, television, cable, and Internet industries in the United States. We will investigate institutional decisions that have affected broadcast media since their 1910 inception, particularly how such modern business enterprises have been guided by advertising interests. Focus will be racked on program development and how broadcast genres have evolved over time, as well as issues of censorship, audience reception, and social responsibility.

Politics of Information Technology in the U.S.
Keefe-Feldman
AMST-274-10
MTWR 3:40-5:40 p.m.
3 cr.

American Studies (AMST)

FIRST SESSION (June 2-July 3)

THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED