History of Communication Innovations
Y26.6074
Credit:
The Paul McGhee Division
Firmly rooted in the liberal arts tradition, this course is an historical analysis of the social, economic, political and cultural implications of major communication innovations in human civilization. Class participants consider the origins (conceptions), development, diffusion, applications, and impact of writing systems, typography, and electronic media technologies such as telegraphy, television, and the internet. This course does not focus on technical skill, but rather on developing students? historical and theoretical understanding of the impact of innovations in human communication
To register for this course you must be an admitted student in an NYU credit or degree program or have special student status. Admitted NYU credit or degree students may visit NYUHome to register through ALBERT. To apply to an NYU-SCPS credit or degree program, call (212) 998-7100.
