MCOM 204From Telegraph to Twitter

Sociology, Anthropology and Media Studies · Faculty of Arts and Sciences · 3 credits

★★★★★ 5.0 from 1 rating

Description

This course situates the history of communication – from the telegraph to today’s social media – as more than a history of technology, and discusses the complexity with which the social world is constructed. Both technology and history enter into conversation, opening up points of critical engagement of modern understandings of the world.

What to expect

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Common questions about MCOM 204

What is MCOM 204 at AUB?

MCOM 204 From Telegraph to Twitter is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This course situates the history of communication – from the telegraph to today’s social media – as more than a history of technology, and discusses the complexity with which the social world is constructed.

How many credits is MCOM 204?

MCOM 204 From Telegraph to Twitter is worth 3 credits at AUB.

Is MCOM 204 hard?

Students rate MCOM 204 5.0 out of 5 overall, from 1 rating.

Who teaches MCOM 204 at AUB?

Studiety has 2 professors on record for MCOM 204: Blake Atwood, Blake Robert Atwood. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

Are there past papers for MCOM 204?

Yes — 1 file for MCOM 204 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account.

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