Course Description


MIT 343A (Fall 2005)   Introduction to Broadcast Radio

Course Description
The course introduces students to the history, theory and practice of radio. Students consider the political, economic and technological developments contributing to the establishment of radio as a form of popular culture. The cultural importance of radio is examined, as are theoretical debates about the democratic potential of the medium. After consideration around theoretical issues of radio production and consumption, the course turns to applications of these perspectives.

This course is no longer active. Please contact FIMS Undergraduate Student Services, fims@uwo.ca, for more information.




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