HIST 311

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The History of Film, Radio, and Television

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

International history of (and through) the major mass media of the 20th Century.

When Taught

Fall Odd Years

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Reading primary and secondary sources

Learning Outcome

Critically read primary and secondary sources and analyze these sources in course assessments.

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Historical understanding of events in film, radio, and television history

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a deeper historical understanding of the most important events in film, radio, and television history.

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Analysis of media products from a historical and contextual perspective

Learning Outcome

Analyze media products from a historical and contextual perspective.

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Effective historical writing

Learning Outcome

Craft a well-written, coherent research paper drawing upon a variety of sources and containing a clear thesis statement.