COMS 200. History of Communication.

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COMS 200
History of Communication.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)
Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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Description

The social and cultural implications of major developments in communications from prehistory to the electronic era. Thematic and conceptual introduction to the underlying media technologies and to some key issues and practices of historical thinking about their role in society.
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have ENGC 200.
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have ENGC 200.

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