JOUR 221 - Communication in Global Perspectives

Credits: 4
Planned Offering: Spring 2011 and alternate years

Prerequisite: At least sophomore standing.Analyses of communication between cultures and nations, the notion of cultural and civil citizenship, consideration of cultural imperatives in international studies, and critical examination of the impact of information technologies in world politics. This course is designed to foster an appreciation of the role of information in different societies, to give students an understanding of the different philosophies of the role of media in civil governance, and to enable students to gain a thorough understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of global communications.Abah.