COMS 225 - Media Institutions and Policies
COMS 225
MEDIA INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
DEPT. OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
PROFESSOR LESLIE REGAN SHADE
FALL 2007
Tuesdays, 1:15-4
CJ 4.320
Office: Loyola, CJ 4.407
Email: lshade@alcor.concordia.ca
Tel: 848-2424 x2550
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 12-1; and by appointment
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Calendar description: This course introduces students to the analysis of the institutional, political, and economic forces that have shaped the development of media during the twentieth century. Attention is given to the ownership structures, corporate practices, and state policy interventions affecting media institutions in both the public and private sectors. A particular focus is given to the interrelations between Cultural, Multicultural, and Communication Policy interventions.
Specific objectives of this course will be to:
Introduce students to critical (e.g., political economic and policy) perspectives within communication studies, both historical and theoretical
Encourage students to ask basic questions about the multi-faceted nature of media institutions and policies, including a range of communication technologies and specific policy initiatives and issues
Allow students to develop a critical perspective and apply this through the development of research and critical writing skills