Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: TELEVISION IN AMERICAN CULTURE

Department: Sociology

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Analysis of the development and current structure of the television industry in this country, and of the ways in which television is shaped by American culture, class interests, relevant professions, production and broadcast organizations, technological innovation, audience ratings, economic considerations, interest groups, and governmental actions. Recent criticism and theory will be presented as well.