3.00 Credits
This course seeks to understand the historical origins of the modern, media-dominated culture of the United States. Topics covered include invention of the printing press, pamphlets of the American Revolution, Abolitionist newspapers, Yellow Journalism, political cartooning, muckrakers, war correspondents, the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, Watergate, and the Digital Revolution. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): HIST 1700 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D- Registration Restriction(s): None Equivalent Course(s): COMM 4770
Prerequisite:
HIST 1700