Television History (310-0-20)

Instructors

Lynn Spigel

Meeting Info

Annie May Swift Hall 109: Tues 10:00AM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

An overview of American television's social, industrial, and aesthetic history from its origins in mid-20th-century broadcasting to the contemporary era of nichecasting and streaming.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to create a historical research paper and hone skills for the analysis of television programs. Students will have a deeper understanding of how and why television has changed over time.

Class Materials (Required)

Readings on Canvas

Class Notes

Screen Cultures PhD students may not enroll in this course.

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Historical Studies Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular registration.