ENG 354 - History of Television

Description:
Historical survey of television as an entertainment, information, and art medium. Emphasis on understanding the cultural, social, political, technological, and economic conditions of production; the examination of television as text itself; and TV’s impact on audiences. ENG 354 and FILM 354 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: either COM 201 or FILM 250.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Understand chronology of history of television technology and programs in context of American society in the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
Apply techniques of critical analysis to television programs as cultural texts.
Trace a specific issue of cultural or social impact as reflected in a particular genre or program example during a specific period in American history.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/30/2005