ADMJ 371: History of Journalism in the United States

Course Description

Covers the history of journalism and the mass media in the United States, colonial times to the present. Discusses the mass media as a complex social and cultural institution and focuses on the integration of the media into the social, economic, and political systems in the United States and on the effects the press has had on those systems. Prerequisites: AMP 141, RTF/AMP 130 or AMP 221 with a grade of C or better, and 45 credits. Special course fees may apply.