Communication and Cultural Policy in Canada

Undergraduate

This course surveys the historical and contemporary development of communication and cultural policy in the Canadian context. Students will investigate particular cultural industries (e.g. music, film, television) and key themes (e.g., settler colonialism, public sphere, globalization, media convergence) that have informed policy debates as well as the structure, performance and regulation of culture/media industries. Topics may include: the role of the State in cultural production, citizenship, identity and multiculturalism, and support for Indigenous media.) (Prerequisite: Semester 2 standing or above. .)