CULTURAL HISTORY OF BROADCASTING

COMARTS 450

Course Description

Traces the development of broadcasting as a cultural institution, examining the emergence of radio and television within the context of national identity and globalization.

Prerequisties

COMARTS 250 or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.07

-7.22% from Historical

Completion Rate

95.45%

-2.11% from Historical

A Rate

22.73%

-19.69% from Historical

Class Size

9.37% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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