This course offers an introduction to media and globalization. We will examine global media industries (film, television, music, news, advertising, diplomacy, new media, etc.), and explore content produced within these industries through specific case studies. Topics include Bollywood, Hallyu, television format sales, nonwestern news, media imperialism, the globalization of popular cultures, diasporic communities, and global representation. The class reviews theories and histories of media globalization before turning to case studies to learn about the political and cultural roles of media in globalization processes.

Reserved seats will be released during Phase 2 of enrollment. For more information on the enrollment process for this course, please visit https://mediastudies.ugis.berkeley.edu/courses-info//

Freshmen are not permitted to enroll in this course.

Credit Restrictions

Students will receive no credit for MEDIAST 114 after completing MEDIAST 160.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.