CAM 3030 History of Television & Radio
Focusing on U.S. TV and radio, but touching on comparative media systems, we consider the technological, industrial, stylistic, historical, cultural and political contexts related to these media. We study audiences and creators, and explore the growth of genres, advertising, newscasting and media regulation. We develop theoretical tools for analyzing "Golden Age" radio; the 1950s quiz show scandal; the "Vast Wasteland" of 60s TV; children's programming; PBS and MTV; talk radio; cable, alternative and digital media; coverage of political events; growing media conglomerates.
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