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STS 040A

— Media History 1: Gutenberg to Oppenheimer

(4 units)

History of media to 1945, with particular focus on mechanically reproduced mass media technologies including the printing press, the newspaper, photography, cinema, radio and early computing technology. Analysis of interrelated cultural and political topics.

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Course Description: History of media to 1945, with particular focus on mechanically reproduced mass media technologies including the printing press, the newspaper, photography, cinema, radio and early computing technology. Analysis of interrelated cultural and political topics. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Cross Listing: CDM 040A . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Social Sciences (SS); Oral Skills (OL); Visual Literacy (VL); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Cross Listing: CDM 040A . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Social Sciences (SS); Oral Skills (OL); Visual Literacy (VL); Writing Experience (WE).

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