Diploma in Media and its Development

Name: Diploma in Media and its Development
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This free online media course chronicles the history of mass media and explains its current cultural and political role.

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Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

Describe various types of print media and their impact on culture
Examine the various media models on interconnections between media and culture
Summarize how the evolution of technological forms of media has led to a radical transformation of society and culture
Explain the impact of the media on cultural shifts, public opinion and ideologies
Outline the theoretical approach of Harold Innis on interconnections between media and culture
Appraise the effects of electronic technology and New Media on postmodern culture
Explain the concept of ‘hot’ and ‘cool’ media
Summarize Jean Baudrillard's ideas on ‘Simulacra and Simulation’
Illustrate the phenomena of ‘diminishing differences’ due to postmodern media
Evaluate the influence of social media on contemporary culture
Unpack the views of important cultural theoreticians on the development of radio and television

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